They Live
1988·Movie·
·1h 33min·M/12
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About
You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this fall. You think they're people just like you. You're wrong. Dead wrong.
A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionTechnology Vs. HumanityIdentity CrisisFate Vs. Free WillCorruption Of PowerMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUncovering Hidden IdentitiesConspiracy TheoriesMind ControlSecret SocietyDouble LifeUnseen ThreatAlien TakeoverPsychological Manipulation
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
John Carpenter, Gary B. Kibbe, Larry Franco
Produced by:
Larry Franco, Shep Gordon, Andre Blay
Composed by:
John Carpenter, Alan Howarth
