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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

  • 19561956
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
49K
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
49K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Don Siegel
  • Writers
    • Daniel Mainwaring(screenplay by)
    • Jack Finney(based on the Collier's magazine serial by)
    • Richard Collins(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Kevin McCarthy
    • Dana Wynter
    • Larry Gates
Top credits
  • Director
    • Don Siegel
  • Writers
    • Daniel Mainwaring(screenplay by)
    • Jack Finney(based on the Collier's magazine serial by)
    • Richard Collins(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Kevin McCarthy
    • Dana Wynter
    • Larry Gates
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 282User reviews
    • 162Critic reviews
    • 92Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos2

    Invasion of the Body Snatchers
    Trailer 2:20
    Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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    Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
    Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
    Kevin McCarthy in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
    Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
    Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
    "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" Kevin McCarthy 1956 Allied Artists
    "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" Dana Wynter, Allied Artists, 1956, I.V.
    "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" Kevin McCarthy,Dana Wynter 1956 Allied Artists
    "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" Dana Wynter, Allied Artists, 1956, I.V.
    "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" Dana Wynter, Allied Artists, 1956, I.V.
    "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Allied Artists, 1956, I.V.
    "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" Kevin McCarthy 1956 Allied Artists

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    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Dr. Miles J. Bennellas Dr. Miles J. Bennell
    Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter
    • Becky Driscollas Becky Driscoll
    Larry Gates
    Larry Gates
    • Dr. Dan 'Danny' Kauffmanas Dr. Dan 'Danny' Kauffman
    King Donovan
    King Donovan
    • Jack Belicecas Jack Belicec
    Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones
    • Theodora 'Teddy' Belicecas Theodora 'Teddy' Belicec
    Jean Willes
    Jean Willes
    • Nurse Sally Withersas Nurse Sally Withers
    Ralph Dumke
    Ralph Dumke
    • Police Chief Nick Grivettas Police Chief Nick Grivett
    Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine
    • Wilma Lentzas Wilma Lentz
    Tom Fadden
    Tom Fadden
    • Uncle Ira Lentzas Uncle Ira Lentz
    Kenneth Patterson
    • Stanley Driscollas Stanley Driscoll
    Guy Way
    Guy Way
    • Officer Sam Janzekas Officer Sam Janzek
    Eileen Stevens
    • Anne Grimaldias Anne Grimaldi
    Beatrice Maude
    • Grandma Grimaldias Grandma Grimaldi
    Jean Andren
    • Eleda Lentzas Eleda Lentz
    Bobby Clark
    • Jimmy Grimaldias Jimmy Grimaldi
    Everett Glass
    Everett Glass
    • Dr. Ed Purseyas Dr. Ed Pursey
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Mac Lomaxas Mac Lomax
    Pat O'Malley
    Pat O'Malley
    • Baggage Manas Baggage Man
    • Director
      • Don Siegel
    • Writers
      • Daniel Mainwaring(screenplay by)
      • Jack Finney(based on the Collier's magazine serial by)
      • Richard Collins(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      During its original release, papier-mâché pods were on display in theater lobbies, as well as black-and-white cutouts of Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter running frantically away from a crowd of pod people.
    • Goofs
      (at around 20 mins) When Dr. Bennell is shown the body on the pool table he never bothers to ask where it came from or why it is there. One would think that would be the first question.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Miles J. Bennell: They're here already! You're next! You're next, You're next...!

    • Crazy credits
      THE END comes up on the final shot of the film of Miles looking relieved that Dr Hill has believed his story, and is calling the FBI about the alien invasion of Santa Mira.
    • Alternate versions
      Originally released at 80 minutes; reissued in 1979 at 76 minutes, deleting the studio-imposed prologue and epilogue starring Whit Bissel and Richard Deacon.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Giant Claw (1957)

    User reviews282

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    Top review
    9/10
    Classic chiller
    A doctor comes to a hospital on a late night call to hear a man whom everybody else deems insane. The doctor persuades the man to be patient and tell his story. The man then tells the doctor about how a small California town has been invaded by some sort of alien seeds that grow into human clones...

    Coming straight from the McCarthy era and general Cold War paranoia this is one scary movie. There is not a gun fired, not a drop of gore shed but the final effect of the film will stay with you for a good while. More contemporary film viewers might recognize the concept from John Carpenter's "The Thing" which itself was an update of the 1951 film. However, the themes of paranoia and tension are just as nail-biting and intense here.

    There is a lack of visual punch that so many people are used to today, but just think of the historical context and the implications, basically use your mind! Then you'll see why the film scared studio executives so much that they forced Don Siegel to add an intro and outro to help soften the overall effect. It wasn't the best play in the book, but the film remains a great classic chiller. --- 9/10

    Not Rated. It would most likely receive a PG from the MPAA, there are several tense moments, though no violence.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 5, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Walter Wanger's Invasion of the Body Snatchers
    • Filming locations
      • Town Square, Sierra Madre, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Allied Artists Pictures
      • Walter Wanger Productions
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    • Budget
      • $417,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,861
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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