They Live
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1988
1h 33m
R
English
Science Fiction, Action
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A lone drifter stumbles upon a harrowing discovery -- a unique pair of sunglasses that reveals that aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
They Live
A lone drifter stumbles upon a harrowing discovery -- a unique pair of sunglasses that reveals that aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
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Cast
John Nada
Frank Armitage
Holly Thompsen
Drifter
Gilbert
Street Preacher
Family Man
Bearded Man
Brown Haired Woman
Black Revolutionary
Family Man's Daughter
Female Interviewer
Ingenue
Foreman
Black Junkie
Well Dressed Customer
Vendor
Rich Lady
Depressed Human
Arab Clerk
Blonde Haired Cop
Neighbor
Biker
Scruffy Blonde Man
Passageway Guard
Directed By: John Carpenter
Written By: John Carpenter (Screenplay), Ray Nelson (Novel)
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AndrewBloom
CONTAINS SPOILERS/10 one year ago
[7.4/10] About a third of the way through *They Live*, Roddy Piper puts on a pair of sunglasses that allow him to see through the deceiving “signal” a pack of alien invaders has bathed the populace in. Suddenly, everything is different. The truth spills out. The world as he knows it is gone. Eve More
Nathan
2 years ago
They Live is a great movie that delivers an exceptional story with a dystopian vibe that is both thrilling and terrifying.
John Carpenter's screenplay was ahead of its time in terms of its social commentary on American capitalism and the class divide. The film's story explores how a small group o More
John Carpenter's screenplay was ahead of its time in terms of its social commentary on American capitalism and the class divide. The film's story explores how a small group o More
xenocast
6 years ago
I have to admit up front to liking every single, John Carpenter movie. They are works of art in there unique style and quality. This is actually my favorite of all of them. There could be a criticism that this movie is didactic and sends some sort of clumsy political or philosophical message but More
John Chard
6 years ago
Life's a bitch and she's back on heat!
They Live is directed by John Carpenter who also adapts the screenplay form the short story Eight O'Clock in the Morning written by Ray Nelson. It stars Roddy Piper, Keith David and Meg Foster. Music is by Alan Howarth (and Carpenter) and cinematography by G More
They Live is directed by John Carpenter who also adapts the screenplay form the short story Eight O'Clock in the Morning written by Ray Nelson. It stars Roddy Piper, Keith David and Meg Foster. Music is by Alan Howarth (and Carpenter) and cinematography by G More
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