Body Snatchers: The Invasion Continues [DVD]

Because every fifteen years or so Jack Finney's seminal novel, "The Body Snatchers," is apparently required to be re-adapted to the big-screen, we have been treated to some versions that are absolutely iconic (1978) and some that are downright awful (2007). Riding the middle lane is Abel Ferrara's 1993 digression, simply titled "Body Snatchers."Set on a military base, "Body Snatchers" is notably different from other versions of the story in more ways than one. Because of its isolated (and often one-note) locale, the plot feels slightly claustrophobic and, at a breezy 87 minutes, a little half-baked as well. A change in pace, this version of the story concerns an EPA agent (Terry Kinney) and his family, who are stationed at the aformentioned base. Naturally, an alien life-form has slowly crept in, turning his already dysfunctional family against one another. Meg Tilly plays his wife, who is given perhaps the film's most interesting dialogue (it's all about that chilling "Where you gonna go?" speech). Teen daughter Gabrielle Anwar, meanwhile, mashes up with a few locals, which happens to include a walking cliche gen-Xer played by Christine Elise. This piece of the plot doesn't really add up to much and only distracts from the tightly-wound story. Maybe they were trying to play to a younger audience? At any rate, it doesn't really do the film any favors as, aside from the always-game Elise and charming Anwar, the other teens/youngsters are almost as cold and lifeless as the husks left in the aliens' wake.In spite of its flaws, the film is really quite basic in a charming way yet it's all over seemingly just as it starts to gain momentum. Abel Ferrara's direction is, erm, able. With the look of a Tony Scott or even an early Michael Bay production, his film is perhaps the most stylized of all the "Snatcher" films and most definitely a product of the '90s. The special effects are the true star here, with some truly grotesque stuff including the birth of the "pod people." None of this improves on the 1978 version, which is arguably the best adaptation thus far, but as a keyhole, glimpse into a small story taking place within a larger event type film (think "10 Cloverfield Lane"), it works quite well. If you find this one languishing on a shelf, collecting dust, it's certainly worth snatching up.

For me this is the definitive version of the body snatchers mythos. The original from the 50s is a decent start but doesn't really develop it enough. The 70s version is a little too drab and slow paced but I live the weirdness about and it possesses some of the freakiest moments ever. The recent "Invasion" is the most entertaining treatment but could have benefited from more development and direction. But this version is really a perfect blending of everything that works. It's the creepiest of the bunch with a spine tingling performance from Meg Tilly. It looks at the concept with fresh eyes as it takes place on a military base and the posession is a reflection of the military treatment. It runs a little short but because of that things are kept moving at a brisk pace. Abel Fererra adds a eroticism to the mythos giving it a more invasive, nightmarish feel. Gabriel Anwar, Forest Whitaker, Terry Kinney, R. Lee Emery, Christine Elise and a very sexy Billy Wirth also star. My only gripe is that I wish the ending was extended. Unfortunately the film was barely released in theaters but stands the test of time as a truly, innovative sci/fi horror gem.

EXCEPT for Gabrielle Anwar this terrible version of the tangled tale of rabid veggies flaunting uppity tendrils is highly dismissable.The performances [especially Forest Whitaker] are dreadful .... Literally porn acting without the porn .... bordering and entering embarrassment! Was this movie 'in the can' for a while - it looks dated, the pod-conversions resemble very tired sex-dolls in deflate mood, suffering from latex exhaustion.No, no, no ... it's difficult to realize that this is a SAG/IATSE, etc. Production.The blu-ray edition is 'fuzzy' with slim Dolby moments - badly balanced as well!Abort!!

As a fan of the Original Invasion of the Body Snatchers & the 1978 ensemble cast remake of it, this one doesn't rank very high as a "Re-Make". While it isn't bad per se, it isn't that good either. It does have a few memorable moments. Such moments include Meg Tilly's character's chilling speech about where her family is going to go & Forrest Whittiker's frantic realization of what's happening. Overall, this is a middle of the road horror/sci-fi

I really like this movie the soundtrack adds alot to the movie,and the ending really fits."Where ya going to go,where are you gonna hide? When there's no one like you left!"It doesn't say directly that the couple is doomed, but I think they are.I saw the movie years ago on Laserdisc,usually I would buy a Blu-ray with Digital copy, I like having an actual physical copy of a movie,but this time I just bought the Digital "cloud" copy,but I enjoyed it. Recommended.

This movie's been remaked to death. The original Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Body Snatchers (1993) which is this one and last, but not least, Invasion (2007). They're all pretty much the same they just put a different spin on each one. I never even heard of this one until now. Not too bad and doesn't look as dated as I expected. I got it on Prime so didn't pay and doubt I would have watched otherwise.

This film is just flat out creepy and may be the best of the Body Snatchers franchise. First saw int the 90's and just watched again recently. Meg Tilly who has a naturally disarming angelic face and vibe, ends up being one of the scariest characters in the film. Amazing film top to bottom with the only exemption of just one bad attempt at CGI that fails and you will know it when you see it. Otherwise the rest comes off as very real, convincing and scary. A must watch in 2020. Timeless.

The movie was show in the wrong aspect ratio and the picture quality was poor. I had to go to VUDU for proper aspect ratio and better picture quality. I could not watch the Amazon version. So I wasted $2.99.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a classic, there's no doubt about that and so is the '78 remake (or sequel depending on how you look at it). Both offered insightful social commentary on the state of America in their respected eras. The original: An Anti-Communist or Anti-Conformist/anti-mccarthyism film, depending on your opinion and the '78 version: the hangover of the 'social revolution' that was the 1970's. They both also can be just enjoyed as highly entertaining sci-fi films. So for someone do another remake is bold move and tough act to follow. This '93 remake takes us to an America Military base where are 'friendly neighbourhood E.T's' have decided to 'kindly' replace everyone with 'pod people': identical human copies grown from pods, but lacking the emotion. About 10 or 15 minutes into the film it dawned on me: if an alien race were to try to take over the world via slowly replacing humans with emotionless copies, where would they start? The military! Who would be able to tell? Sure, it wouldn't be impossible, but it would difficult. No body would question why 'Steve' seems so focused and machine like. He's just on the job following orders etc. It seemed so obivous in hindsight, as so many things do, but this is the sort of thing remakes should do. Instead of creating an empty hollow copy of the original like the aliens in the film, it should be familar, but provide a fresh take on the material.This remake moves at a decent pace and doesn't slow down for a minute. This is thanks to it's tight script and lean runtime. Despite this though, it lacks the slow burning quality of the '78 verison that added to that films intense atomsphere. This verison does have it's moments though. I dare anyone not to feel a chill seeing how the 'pod people' are created. Creepy stuff!Narration is a difficult thing to pull off in films. If done correctly, it can be really affective and add layers to themes, characters and story. A lot of the time however, if it is not executed right, or just plain not needed. In the case of this film, there are small bits of narration, but they feel completely unneccessary and don't really add anything. This is not the best verison of a 'Body snatchers' film, but still worth a watch. It doesn't quite have the depth of the previous verisons. It does however try something new with the material and is one of the better examples of how to remake a film.

This region free Bluray of Body Snatchers Does work on UK bluray players and abroad.Picture Ratio - 2.4.1.Audio, - English - 5.1 DTS HD MASTER AUDIOSubtitles - English.Extra Features - Trailer.I am very pleased with my purchase. M, J, B.

Pop culture version of the three classic versions of this title. Very good job by Abel Ferrer, gets perfection from me cos of: "Where you gonna run ..."

Arrived on time 👍, classic Sci-fi 90's remake of Body snatchers movie set on a Military Base , good effects ,fun movie

Nice movie, but the first two versions were better.