Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

	Directed by: Philip Kaufman	COUNTRY USA GENRE Science Fiction/Horror NORWEGIAN TITLE Invasjon fra rommet RUNNING TIME 115 minutes
	Produced by: Robert H. Solo
	Written by (based on the novel by Jack Finney): W. D. Richter

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Matthew Bennell	Donald Sutherland
Elizabeth Driscoll	Brooke Adams
Jack Bellicec	Jeff Goldblum	½
Nancy Bellicec	Veronica Cartwright	-
Dr. David Kibner	Leonard Nimoy	½
Dr. Geoffrey Howell	Art Hindle	-
Katherine Hendley	Lelia Goldoni	-
Running Man	Kevin McCarthy	-
Taxi Driver	Don Siegel	-
Ted Hendley	Tom Luddy	-
Priest on swing (uncredited)	Robert Duvall	-

Review

This remake of the 1956 horror classic of the same name boasts high-end production values and beautiful cinematography. And along with a top-notch cast, this almost makes you forget that you are, in fact, watching a horror flick. As the supernatural concept starts taking over – literally – the suspension of disbelief is somewhat challenged, but slowly and surely the film makes its way to your gut, not least thanks to exquisite prosthetic effects. Donald Sutherland and Brooke Adams give committed, nuanced performances. And the director Philip Kaufman adds some hypnotic touches, especially in what turns out to be a chilling ending – which has an emblematic, transcending quality. There are fun cameos from Kevin McCarthy, who played the lead as Dr. Miles Bennell in the original, and Robert Duvall as a crazed priest on a swing in the opening scene.