Body Snatchers

Body Snatchers

Imagine... you're gone and someone else is living inside your body.

R 1993 · 87 min · ★ 6.2 · Horror, Science Fiction

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.

Directed by Abel Ferrara · Written by Dennis Paoli

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Terry Kinney Steve Malone
Meg Tilly Carol Malone
Gabrielle Anwar Marti Malone
Reilly Murphy Andy Malone
Billy Wirth Tim Young
Christine Elise Jenn Platt
R. Lee Ermey General Platt
Kathleen Doyle Mrs. Platt
Forest Whitaker Major Collins
G. Elvis Phillips Pete
Stanley Small Platt's Aide
Tonea Stewart Teacher

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