They Live 1988
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SplatA 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Nada
as Frank Armitage
as Holly Thompsen
as Drifter
as Gilbert
as Street Preacher
as Family Man
as Bearded Man
as Brown Haired Woman
as Black Revolutionary
Director:
Writer:
Ray Nelson, John Carpenter
Stars:
Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower, Peter Jason, Raymond St. Jacques, Jason Robards III, John Lawrence, Susan Barnes, Sy Richardson,
Genres:
Science Fiction,Action,Thriller
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
93 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
They Live
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John Nada
as Frank Armitage
as Holly Thompsen
as Drifter
as Gilbert
as Street Preacher
as Family Man
as Bearded Man
as Brown Haired Woman
as Black Revolutionary
as Family Man's Daughter
as Female Interviewer
as Ingenue
as Foreman
as Black Junkie
as Well Dressed Customer
as Vendor
as Rich Lady
as Depressed Human
as Arab Clerk
as Blonde Haired Cop
as Neighbor
as Biker
as Scruffy Blonde Man
as Passageway Guard
as Passageway Guard #2
as Manager
as Male News Anchor
as Female News Anchor
as Young Female Executive
as Woman on Phone
as Pregnant Secretary
as Security Guard #1
as Security Guard #2
as 2nd Unit Guard
as Naked Lady
as Male Ghoul
as Female Ghoul
as Homeless kid (uncredited)
as Teenage Girl (uncredited)
as Ghoul at Bar (uncredited)
as TV Technician (uncredited)
as Woman at the Dinner Party (uncredited)
as Asian Revolutionary (uncredited)
as Male Ghoulie (uncredited)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
as Dave - Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
as Voice That Says 'Sleep' (voice) (uncredited)
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