Review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) by Scott W — 19 Feb 2013

I think this is my favourite version of this story on film. I love Leonard Nimoy and Jeff Goldblum.

This review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) was written by Scott W on 19 Feb 2013.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers has generally received positive reviews.

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