Moscow Film Society: Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Thursday, July 31 at 7 PM

“Set at the intersection of post-Vietnam paranoia and the myopic introspection that became hippiedom’s most lasting cultural contribution, the Philip Kaufman-directed Invasion alternates social commentary with impeccably crafted scares.”
— Keith Phipps, AV Club

Moscow Film Society presents INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978) as part of their Sci-fi-dentity series featuring films that explore what it means to be human/robot/alien. When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, replicating the city’s residents one body at a time. With gritty camerawork and evocative sound design, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a powerful and immersive sci-fi thriller that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Rated: PG | 1 hr 55 min | Tickets: $8 Adult / $5 Child / Film Pass