"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" is what, almost 60 years old? And a b-movie no less. And it still holds up pretty damn well. The scares still work, the score is all manner of creepy and its paranoia is credible. The themes of robbed identity and dehumanization help it maintain resonance; it's a universal fear. I always liked Siegel's look for this movie, the noir visuals, askew angles, and I get plenty of mileage out of the phrase "pod people" in everyday life. This movie's place in sci-fi and pop culture is assured. But at the end of the day, it's just good entertainment, and hauntingly pessimistic.
Review of Invasion of the Body Snatchers
