Another example of a film that was horrifying in the 50's but now just comes off as comical and hokey. I suppose the film can be appreciated for "what it did" for science fiction, but it definitely shows its age.

A very early addition to the "aliens/monsters that look like us" approach to horror/sci fi, and a very effective one. Cheesy at times, but quite an entertaining movie.

Pretty cool movie. I think the story is great and it has some pretty memorable and frightning scenes. I also like that fact that this movie has an open ending.

Suspenseful early Sci-Fi and Siegel-film, ranks as one of the better of the period, though a minor for the director

I found the concept to be better than the actual execution, but it has many great moments, and exudes a fantastic sense of paranoia. It would in fact be much better without the frame story, which weakened the film. It ought to end with his climactic scene on the highway.

the idea is interesting, but it's horribly done. the plot basically makes no sense

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I love the ending when the boy finds all his struggle has been in vain. It was the most horrible ending. Body snatcherrs have eaten his loved ones soul and he has not noticed anything.

This transcends genre and carries a message for us all.

The way Siegel slowly transforms the town visually from idyllic safe haven to nightmarish prison is beautiful to behold, and highly unnerving. Great stuff.

communists "fucking" americans in sleep

A world where there is no need for love. Body Snatchers is a real product of its time -- when Americans were afraid of communist threats, and post-WWII world was absolutely mad and insecure --, but it preserves an undeniable chilly atmosphere.