Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) | FIRST TIME WATCHING!! | MOVIE REACTION & COMMENTARY!!

[@latenightswithsammy]

*[Re-upload]* Forgive me for the out-of-focus shot throughout the episode, and rather tight editing (had to with this one, lots of restrictions) Had loads of fun with this one, perhaps one of the finest sci-fi pictures I've seen. Thanks to everyone who recommended it!

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

A nice pick on this one, Sammy. Keep at it. The old ones got some surprises for you. (Like "The Thing from Another World", aka, Original Thing Movie)

[@RobynHoodeofSherwood]

I didn't have a problem with any of it. I watch on my TV so maybe that makes a difference. I don't know but I'm just glad I found this channel. I love that someone's not afraid to check out the old SF movies. Good reaction and commentary!

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

@@RobynHoodeofSherwood Sammy is legit. He's not afraid of "that old timey stuff none of the cool kids nowadays like". When I was a kid, I had to suffer thru some of these movies once in a while on tv on a saturday or something (pre-cable/satellite). At the time, as a kid...it's like meh, old movies stink! Rather go play outside. Now I am way older, and go watch some of these movies, and realize how good they really actually are, compared to anything more recent (I mean generally, obviously they still make good movies and stuff). I still been meaning to watch "Them" (I think the ants one) one day. Or Day of the Triffids. I think I saw part of that when I was little. I do remember a super goofy one with a giant tarantula from the 70's, which was a remake of one from the 50's. I don't know...but I got a chuckle out of both of them.

[@meropemerope6096]

one of the horror sci-fi movies of the 50's that still stands up and ITS scary

[@latenightswithsammy]

Agreed!

[@toastnjam7384]

One of my fav SI/FI films. This was not the original ending. It ended with him on the highway screaming "Your next!". The producers wanted it to end with an optimistic outcome, so a prologue and epilogue was added showing the authorities were alerted, likely stopping the pod distribution.

[@latenightswithsammy]

Oh boy, ending on the highway scream would've been epic, scary, and thought-provoking!

[@BobCrabtree-ev4rz]

​@@latenightswithsammyAlways thought this is the best version of the story and,yes the tacked on prologue and 'happy ending'...never liked it.They should have left it alone.

[@philipholder5600]

I love this film. But love the irony at how excited the ones taken over seem to be,and show emotion while chasing them.

[@ruggerobelloni4743]

I figure they felt no love or hate or sorrow but instincts like self preservation and the urge to replicate. The subject of mating after the invasion Is open to question since even animals show feelings. Also their world would be devoid of poetry, music and all art forms unless they enjoyed beauty in a detached manner. This type of plots are bound to have holes. The core Is our deep rooted fear of indifference.

[@charlesbishop4000]

A deep and insightful reaction of a fantastic movie.

[@latenightswithsammy]

Thank you for the kind words, and for tuning in :)

[@RenfrewPrume]

As always, your analysis is great, and watching your reaction is so much fun. Glad to see you make the connection with “The Thing” (1982). The original version (1951) is an excellent film, but just a straight monster movie. I’ve always felt that Jack Finney’s novel, “The Body Snatchers,” the source for this movie, was inspired (to put it kindly) by John W. Campbell’s story, “Who Goes There?” (1938). WGT was the basis for both of “The Thing” movies, but was closely followed only in the 1982 version.

[@latenightswithsammy]

Thank you for the kind words :) Very fun film indeed!

[@waltergiles86]

I think the pods are where the people go when they fall asleep 😮 What do you think?😊

[@meropemerope6096]

love your comments :)

[@latenightswithsammy]

Thank you for the kind comments, and for tuning in :)

[@doylescordy]

I strongly recommend the 1978 version of this movie as well.

[@latenightswithsammy]

Yes! It looks really good :)

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

I suggest The Incredible Shrinking Man. It is a great morality story and existential film.

[@latenightswithsammy]

Very interesting recommendation! Thank you for sharing :)

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

@@latenightswithsammy I have a passion for 40s-60s Sci-Fi and there are so many brilliant films. A few more are Panic in Year Zero, The Last Man On Earth and Valley of Gwangi. A film of cowboys vs dinosaurs. Brilliant!

[@AdamtheGrey02]

One of my favorite sci fi films from the 50s. The only flaw was where Becky fell asleep. She should have dissolved instead of just switching to become one of them. The pods replicate humans. They don't just become one of them. That was the set-up through the entire movie until that moment. The 70s remake IMO is the better movie overall. I think you'll enjoy that one too. The main actor in this one had a small part in it too which was cool to see. Then there's a made for TV remake that I didn't care for that much. Also, Nichole Kidman was a loosely based remake called 'Invasion' that was just OK.

[@latenightswithsammy]

That is true! Good catch ... and yes, very interested to see the 70s remake :)

[@ericodionneviglione9426]

I liked this version because it had a happy ending. :)

[@latenightswithsammy]

Indeed! The sigh of relief on the Dr's face was a perfect way to end the picture

[@ruggerobelloni4743]

What about Becky? I was a child when I saw It in the 50's and her change scared me and broke my heart.

[@AdamtheGrey02]

Some suggestions: The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) The Fly (1957) Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) Excellent remake that adds more info to what's going on. The Fly (1986) Very good "modern" remake. The Blob (1988) Far superior to the original. Terrific special effects.

[@latenightswithsammy]

Fantastic recommendations! Thanks for sharing this :)

[@RealBLAlley]

But the original Blob has the best title song every recorded.

[@AdamtheGrey02]

@@RealBLAlley TBH, I always jumped straight to the movie so it never really made much of an impact on me. Listening to it now, it sounds too light hearted that kind of movie. I dunno, maybe if I grew up hearing it with the film, I'd have more nostalgia for it. Cheers.

[@RealBLAlley]

@@AdamtheGrey02 The fact it's so goofy and upbeat is exactly why it works.

[@AdamtheGrey02]

@@RealBLAlley Sure I can see that if it's not to be taken too serious. It's a B movie after-all.

[@waltergiles86]

Sounds like Texas😮

[@ruggerobelloni4743]

The positive ending was tagged on after testing audience reaction to the original which did not go beyond him shouting at the cars and warning the public. While the communist or the McCarthy hearings may be a subtext, the primal fear of evil or cold beings replacing our loved ones Is well known to shrinks as the mother/witch nightmare and the movie does start with a child sensing that love Is no longer there. The kiss, Becky's cold stare and his horror show we can be scared without blood and gore. I was 8 when I saw It and now at 73 I look at the world and its nutty leaders and wonder if It was a Documentary😮

[@waltergiles86]

It do make one postulate, don't it?😊

[@aranerem5569]

Hello, have you seen the 1997 film Cube?

[@latenightswithsammy]

Nope, not yet :)