Review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) by Doug K — 08 Apr 2008

Watched this version again recently. Still creepy.

This review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) was written by Doug K on 08 Apr 2008.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers has generally received positive reviews.

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Haha I can see this being a hit in 1978; it's not bad at all. but I did giggle at a few parts for it's ridiculousness, haha…

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By Ted Whitehead (16) for The Spectator (1,162) on 27 Sep 2015

All the tension and scariness of the original has gone and in its place is a bit of floppy old cabbage. See the Fifties version if you can…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 15 Aug 2017

Weird! not as good as I thought it would be but not bad either. Not enough jeff goldblum…

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Employing gritty camerawork and evocative sound effects, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a powerful remake that expands upon themes and ideas…

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