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1988 · 93 min · R

They Live

Directed by John Carpenter · Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

They Live (1988) is a Science Fiction film, directed by John Carpenter set in Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 93 minutes and is rated R.

A alien invasion and dystopian, with a satirical and tense tone. Themes of consumerism / capitalism and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
John CarpenterAlan Howarth
Cinematography
Gary B. Kibbe
Cast
Roddy PiperKeith DavidMeg FosterGeorge Buck FlowerPeter JasonRaymond St. JacquesJason Robards IIIJohn Lawrence

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien InvasionDystopian
Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismPower & Corruption
Tone
SatiricalTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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