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Movie Info

Release Date: February 05, 1956
Runtime: 80 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Thriller Science Fiction Horror
Budget: $416,911
Revenue: $3,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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97%
Tomatometer
92
92/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
1,180 votes
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7.7/10
IMDb
59,505 votes
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1956

"Trust no one, fear everyone, the change is here."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Sleep No More? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La invasiΓ³n de los ladrones de cuerpos? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 신체 κ°•νƒˆμžμ˜ μΉ¨μž…? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Invazia jefuitorilor de trupuri πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NO: Utrolige hendelser i Santa Mira? All international titles (12) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $416,911
Revenue: $3,000,000
Profit $2,583,089
ROI +619.6% (7.2x)

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers is directed by Don Siegel .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Invasion of the Body Snatchers

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  • The film was shot in various locations around California, including the town of Mill Valley, which provided a perfect small-town backdrop for the story's unsettling events.

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  • Kevin McCarthy's performance as Dr. Miles Bennell was praised for its intensity, with the film's director encouraging him to portray a sense of mounting paranoia as the narrative progressed.

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  • The original script featured a different ending where the protagonist does not survive; however, the conclusion was changed during production to provide a more ambiguous resolution.

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  • The film's sound design plays a crucial role in creating tension, utilizing unsettling sound effects to enhance the viewer's sense of dread and alienation.

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  • The concept of body snatching has influenced numerous horror films and television shows, echoing themes of identity theft and societal paranoia in later works.

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  • In a continuity error, a character is seen wearing different clothing in consecutive scenes without any indication of time passing, which may distract attentive viewers.

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