Genres Horror Action Thriller Science Fiction
Keywords capitalism dystopia alien villainess social commentary los angeles, california alien invasion biting sunglasses glasses brawl aggressive thoughtful philosophical subliminal message aliens conspiracy thriller absurd hilarious fist fight excited anti-consumerism b-horror interspecies sex

Synopsis

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.

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Director & Writers

John Carpenter
John Carpenter
Director
John Carpenter
John Carpenter
Screenplay

Cast

Roddy Piper
Roddy Piper
John Nada
Keith David
Keith David
Frank Armitage
Meg Foster
Meg Foster
Holly Thompsen
George Buck Flower
George Buck Flower
Drifter
Peter Jason
Peter Jason
Gilbert
Raymond St. Jacques
Raymond St. Jacques
Street Preacher
Jason Robards III
Jason Robards III
Family Man
John Lawrence
John Lawrence
Bearded Man
Susan Barnes
Susan Barnes
Brown Haired Woman
Sy Richardson
Sy Richardson
Black Revolutionary

Recommended Films

The Thing
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Halloween
Halloween
1978
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In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness
1995
Directed by John Carpenter
Christine
Christine
1983
Directed by John Carpenter

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