They Live

They Live

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. 1988-11-04 United States of America 93 minutes.

7.30 3,139 votes

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Overview

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.

Year 1988

Studio Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions

Director John Carpenter

Crew John Carpenter (Director), Ray Nelson (Novel), John Carpenter (Screenplay), Larry Franco (Producer), John Carpenter (Original Music Composer), Alan Howarth (Original Music Composer)

Popularity 10

Language English

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