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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Rate:
10
Viewed:
7/05, 6/07
7/05:
Anyone asking me this question, "Can you tell me the greatest horror movie ever made?", my answer will always be
Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
It's bar none the best horror movie I've ever seen. There's no monster, blood, gore, or violence whatsoever. It's the
beautiful use of subtlety to create frightening scenes which is an extremely hard thing to pull off. That's why the film
gets a loud adulation from me.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is disturbing. Fall asleep once, and you'll never wake up again, only to be replaced
by a human imitation that's spawned from a seed pod. The suspense reaches its zenith when the seed pods are discovered in
the greenhouse.
My favorite part is the transformation of Becky Driscoll which hits Miles hard and then he runs out for what's among the famous
scenes in movie history. When no one will believe him, the news of an overturned truck transporting seed pods
finally validates Miles' story once and for all.
All in all, I have an utmost respect for Don Siegel who was a true master director of cinema.
6/07:
The greatest horror picture ever made, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a work of perfection.
No monsters, no blood, no gore, no freak-outs, and no cheap camera tricks...it's just pure acting with straightforward emotion.
Kevin McCarthy gives the performance of his career as Dr. Miles Bennell, and he'll always be remembered for the famous
scene on the highway at the end.
Intended to be a B picture with a meager budget, low expectations, and a no-name cast, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a
sci-fi film noir masterpiece. There are many unforgettable scenes. The strong introduction sets the tone,
carrying me through until the sudden metamorphosis of Becky Driscoll. There's no letdown in suspense the whole time.
All in all, Invasion of the Body Snatchers gets everything right.