Review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) by Pee W — 29 Aug 2009

Far superior to the bastardized Kidman 'remake'.

This review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) was written by Pee W on 29 Aug 2009.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers has generally received positive reviews.

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