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1956 · 80 min · NR

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Directed by Don Siegel · Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Don Siegel set in California during the 1950s.

A alien invasion, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of identity play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Carmen Dragon
Cinematography
Ellsworth Fredericks
Cast
Kevin McCarthyDana WynterKing DonovanCarolyn JonesLarry GatesKenneth PattersonVirginia ChristineJean Willes

The world of this film

Setting

Where
California
Setting
Rural
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien Invasion
Themes
Identity
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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