They Live

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John Carpenter wrote and directed this science fiction thriller about a group of aliens who try to take over the world by disguising themselves as Young Republicans. Wrestler Roddy Piper stars as John Nada, a drifted who makes his way into an immense encampment for the homeless. There he stumbles upon a conspiracy concerning aliens who have hypnotized the populace through subliminal messages transmitted through television, magazines, posters, and movies. When Nada looks through special Ray-Bans developed by the resistance leaders, the aliens lose their clean-cut “Dan Quayle” looks and resemble crusty-looking reptiles. Nada joins the underground, teaming up with rebel-leader Frank (Keith David) to eradicate the lizard-like aliens from the body politic.

 

This film is part of our program Down The Rabbit Hole.


Regisseur

  • John Carpenter

Acteurs

  • Roddy Piper
  • Keith David
  • Meg Foster

Jaar

  • 1988

Speelduur

  • 1 uur en 33 minuten

Kijkwijzer

  • 16
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