Review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) by Julius N — 26 Feb 2013

Didn't scare me like when I was 9 but it's still freaky. Ending is still unforgetable.

This review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) was written by Julius N on 26 Feb 2013.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers has generally received positive reviews.

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