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1978 · 116 min · PG

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Directed by Philip Kaufman · Science Fiction, Horror

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Philip Kaufman set in San Francisco during the 1970s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG.

A alien invasion and psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of identity and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Denny Zeitlin
Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Cast
Donald SutherlandBrooke AdamsLeonard NimoyJeff GoldblumVeronica CartwrightArt HindleLelia GoldoniKevin McCarthy

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien InvasionPsychological Horror
Themes
IdentityIsolation
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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