I think I know why 1978's Invasion of the Body Snatchers doesn't get more love.
I watched this many years ago as a teenager on TV and thought it was ok. I've never sought out to see it again as it didn't really make an impression.
After an uninterrupted re-watch in HD I was totally blown away. The first five minutes are mesmerizing as we are taken on the journey of an invasive species that eventually lands on earth and mimics a flower which ultimately is placed by the bedside of the protagonist's boyfriend.
Thus begins the journey of how humankind is replaced by unemotional replicas.
The practical effects are outstanding for its time. It masterfully builds a feeling of dread as you don't know who you can trust (ala The Thing).
And that fantastic, screech of an ending! This is going on my top 10 sci-fi horror list ( boxd.it/945OA ).
I watched this many years ago as a teenager on TV and thought it was ok. I've never sought out to see it again as it didn't really make an impression.
After an uninterrupted re-watch in HD I was totally blown away. The first five minutes are mesmerizing as we are taken on the journey of an invasive species that eventually lands on earth and mimics a flower which ultimately is placed by the bedside of the protagonist's boyfriend.
Thus begins the journey of how humankind is replaced by unemotional replicas.
The practical effects are outstanding for its time. It masterfully builds a feeling of dread as you don't know who you can trust (ala The Thing).
And that fantastic, screech of an ending! This is going on my top 10 sci-fi horror list ( boxd.it/945OA ).