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Still from Body Snatchers — Body Snatchers (1993) — Abel FerraraPhotographed by Bojan Bazelli

Poster for Body Snatchers

Body Snatchers

United States / English / 1993 / 1h 27m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Science Fiction Horror

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·24.2K ratings·5.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

When Environmental Protection Agency inspector Steve Malone travels to a remote military base in order to check for toxic materials, he brings his family along for the ride. After arriving at the base, his teenage daughter Marti befriends Jean Platt, daughter of the base's commander, General Platt. When people at the base begin acting strangely, Marti becomes convinced that they are slowly being replaced by plant-like aliens.

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Directed by Abel Ferrara
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’90s Horror
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Credits

Crew

DirectorAbel Ferrara

WriterNicholas St. John, Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon

CinematographerBojan Bazelli

ComposerJoe Delia

EditorAnthony Redman

ProducerRobert H. Solo

Cast

Terry Kinneyas Steve Malone

Meg Tillyas Carol Malone

Gabrielle Anwaras Marti Malone

Reilly Murphyas Andy Malone

Billy Wirthas Tim Young

Christine Eliseas Jenn Platt

R. Lee Ermeyas General Platt

Kathleen Doyleas Mrs. Platt

Forest Whitakeras Major Collins

G. Elvis Phillipsas Pete

Stanley Smallas Platt's Aide

Tonea Stewartas Teacher

Keith Smithas Soldier Gas Station

Winston E. Grantas Gas Attendant

Phil Neilsonas MP Gate Captain

Timothy P. Brownas MP #1

Thurman L. Combsas MP #2

Sylvia Smallas Soldier #1

Adrian Unveraghas Red

Johnny Lee Smithas Neighbor

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for Dangerous Game

Dangerous Game1993

Both directed by Abel Ferrara, and both starring Reilly Murphy

Scheduled to leave Nov 30

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China Girl1987Both directed by Abel FerraraScheduled to leave Nov 30
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Body Snatchers (1993) | Criteria