A couple of points worth mentioning. 1. The short story THE BODY SNATCHERS by Jack Finney ends with Dr. Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) running through the streets of Santa Mira shouting, "You're next!" just as he did in the film. But the studio felt that was too dark of an ending, so they created the little book end at the beginning and ending of the movie in which Dr. Bennell is admitted to the hospital and tells his story, followed by the authorities being alerted to reports of trucks loaded with giant seed pods coming out of Santa Mira. 2. The 1978 film INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS is more like a sequel than a remake because a) the characters have different names and occupations b) the story, though similar, is not identical to the 1956 version and c) in one of the opening sequences, Donald Sutherland's character (Health Dept Inspector Matthew Bennell) is stopped in traffic and Kevin McCarthy's character from the 1956 film (Dr. Miles Bennell) is seen running through the streets of San Francisco shouting "You're next!!" just before being struck down by a car and killed. Thanks for reacting to this one! It's been one of my favorites since I was a kid! 🎥🎬🍿
Wow, we appreciate the feedback and support. Is it possible to list which films are related or remakes to this film. I spoke to my father and he mentioned “Cocoon”, wondering if there was a connection or an order we should watch these films. Thank you.
@@TwoReelEntertainment I found an article on the bodysnatcher movies which states that there are four movies in the series. Invasion of the bodysnatchers in 1956 invasion of the body snatchers 1979, bodysnatchers in 1993, and invasion in 2007. The article goes onto explore the allegorical implications of each movie as a product of their time and the fears that were predominant in each era. That's something I forgot to mention in my previous comment. Sci-fi movies of the 1950s usually fall into two camps. The big bug movies, which express a fear of nuclear fallout and the harm that can result to the environment; and bodysnatcher type movies, which are more about the fear of communist infiltration (they look like us, but they are not us) or the idea of McCarthyism in which the government seeks to root out communist infiltrators and ends up persecuting innocent people. Here's the URL for that article: movieweb.com/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-allegory/ Keep up the good work!
04:10 “You quit school to get married… back then?” It’s implied the girlfriend got pregnant. The couple didn’t choose to get married. They HAD to get married. The guy ended up being a cop because he had to drop out of college to get a job to support his wife and child.
This is a Cold War horror classic. It’s been remade several times. My favorite is the ‘78 version with Jeff Goldblum, Donald Sutherland, Veronica Cartwright and Leonard Nimoy. Another version stars Nicole Kidman but it’s boring. The 50’s had some of the best classic sci-fi movies: “The Thing From Another World,” “Forbidden Planet,” “Gojira,” “Earth vs The Flying Saucers,” “Them!,” “When Worlds Collide,” “War of The Worlds,” “The Giant Claw,” “Twenty Million Miles From Earth,” and “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms,” to name a few.
Movie was made in 1956. I was born in1956. Been watching it since i was 12 yr's old. STILL the best version. '78 version is good too but nothing beats "my" version😊.
Great reaction guys to a great movie. You both should react to the 1970s remake with Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. It one of those times a remake is actually better than the original 😊
This classic movie is really about communism. Filmed during the Cold War, the fear of communism was real to Americans. It would mean that everyone had to be the "same", without rights. Remakes are TERRIBLE, btw
A couple of points worth mentioning.
1. The short story THE BODY SNATCHERS by Jack Finney ends with Dr. Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) running through the streets of Santa Mira shouting, "You're next!" just as he did in the film. But the studio felt that was too dark of an ending, so they created the little book end at the beginning and ending of the movie in which Dr. Bennell is admitted to the hospital and tells his story, followed by the authorities being alerted to reports of trucks loaded with giant seed pods coming out of Santa Mira.
2. The 1978 film INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS is more like a sequel than a remake because a) the characters have different names and occupations b) the story, though similar, is not identical to the 1956 version and c) in one of the opening sequences, Donald Sutherland's character (Health Dept Inspector Matthew Bennell) is stopped in traffic and Kevin McCarthy's character from the 1956 film (Dr. Miles Bennell) is seen running through the streets of San Francisco shouting "You're next!!" just before being struck down by a car and killed.
Thanks for reacting to this one! It's been one of my favorites since I was a kid! 🎥🎬🍿
Wow, we appreciate the feedback and support. Is it possible to list which films are related or remakes to this film. I spoke to my father and he mentioned “Cocoon”, wondering if there was a connection or an order we should watch these films. Thank you.
@@TwoReelEntertainment I found an article on the bodysnatcher movies which states that there are four movies in the series. Invasion of the bodysnatchers in 1956 invasion of the body snatchers 1979, bodysnatchers in 1993, and invasion in 2007. The article goes onto explore the allegorical implications of each movie as a product of their time and the fears that were predominant in each era.
That's something I forgot to mention in my previous comment. Sci-fi movies of the 1950s usually fall into two camps. The big bug movies, which express a fear of nuclear fallout and the harm that can result to the environment; and bodysnatcher type movies, which are more about the fear of communist infiltration (they look like us, but they are not us) or the idea of McCarthyism in which the government seeks to root out communist infiltrators and ends up persecuting innocent people.
Here's the URL for that article:
movieweb.com/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-allegory/
Keep up the good work!
04:10 “You quit school to get married… back then?” It’s implied the girlfriend got pregnant. The couple didn’t choose to get married. They HAD to get married. The guy ended up being a cop because he had to drop out of college to get a job to support his wife and child.
I figured I missed something or I was wrong. Thank you 🙏
The original bodies decompose once the cloning process is finished.
Check out the remake with Nemoy. They actually show it.
Oh wow, that would make sense. With the bodies decomposing, I’m assuming it’ll make showing evidence more difficult to see.
This is a Cold War horror classic. It’s been remade several times. My favorite is the ‘78 version with Jeff Goldblum, Donald Sutherland, Veronica Cartwright and Leonard Nimoy. Another version stars Nicole Kidman but it’s boring.
The 50’s had some of the best classic sci-fi movies: “The Thing From Another World,” “Forbidden Planet,” “Gojira,” “Earth vs The Flying Saucers,” “Them!,” “When Worlds Collide,” “War of The Worlds,” “The Giant Claw,” “Twenty Million Miles From Earth,” and “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms,” to name a few.
Wow, thank you for the recommendations. Definitely looking forward to checking out the different versions and also the films you listed.
1978 version is THE BOMB!
we cant wait to watch that one next
Movie was made in 1956. I was born in1956. Been watching it since i was 12 yr's old. STILL the best version. '78 version is good too but nothing beats "my" version😊.
I strongly recommend you watch the 1978 version of this as well. It's SO good!
Is that the one that follows this one?
@@TwoReelEntertainment Yes.
Great reaction guys to a great movie.
You both should react to the 1970s remake with Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. It one of those times a remake is actually better than the original 😊
thanks! yeah we are looking to watch that in the coming weeks 😄
Classic👈👈
It was a great watch @2gun.
@@TwoReelEntertainmentI've only seen this and the 1978 remake once, I like both👈👈
This classic movie is really about communism. Filmed during the Cold War, the fear of communism was real to Americans. It would mean that everyone had to be the "same", without rights. Remakes are TERRIBLE, btw