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MOVIE

They Live

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.

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.

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ERA & CONTEXT

They Live in its release era

Released in 1988, They Live sits inside the 1980s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1988-11-04
Rating
R
TMDB score
7.3/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions
Topicscapitalismdystopiavillainessaliensocial commentarylos angeles, californiaalien invasionbiting

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