Review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 19 May 1988
Set at the intersection of post-Vietnam paranoia and the myopic introspection that became hippiedom's most lasting cultural contribution, the Philip Kaufman-directed Invasion alternates social commentary with impeccably crafted scares.
As much an echo of Don Siegel's 1956 original as a remake, it does little to change a formula that worked fine the first time around.
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This review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 19 May 1988.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers has generally received positive reviews.
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