Body Snatchers

1993 • 87 minutes

About this movie

Inspired by the 1956 classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," this new version follows the fates of a group of people on an Army base who discover that something is taking possession of the minds, bodies and emotions of the people they once knew and loved. Starring Gabrielle Anwar ("Scent of a Woman"), Meg Tilly ("The Big Chill," "Agnes of God"), Terry Kinney ("The Last of the Mohicans") and Forest Whitaker ("The Crying Game"). MPAA Rating: R © 1994 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved

Ratings and reviews

This version is undoubtedly the most terrifying adaptation of Jack Finney's novel. Working from a terrific screenplay co-written by Stuart Gordon, Abel Ferrara and his cinematographer Bojan Bazelli infuse the film with even more darkness and neo-noir shadows than were in Philip Kauffman's 1978 version. Doubt, paranoia and scary uncertainty cloud not just the minds of the characters, but also literally their physical bodies and environment with approaching shadows implying malevolent intent.

The third remake of this classic film. Not as good as the 70s version but still highly enjoyable

The original 1956 film spawned three remakes, the latest of which was the very reasonable version with Nicole Kidman in it. The first remake - and the best - was the 70s version with Leonard Nimoy. Why then, can't I buy that version instead of this utter tripe?