Movie

They Live

1988 · 93 min

A pulpy, paranoid sci-fi ride that mixes punchy action with a wry, cynical wink at consumer culture.

Tagline: 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.
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.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, tense and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Class, power, conspiracy, media
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
power
conspiracy
media
rebellion
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none