October Thrillers Challenge: Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Don Siegel, 1956)

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Rating: Q=4, P=4 / Average OJ

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Thriller, Aliens, Action, Horror

A true classic thriller that still has terrifying moments, but I'm sure they were much more effective back in 1956. The many remakes of this film are certainly scarier, if that's your thing (it isn't mine!). I can imagine the timeliness this film had during the age of McCarthy. Most of this film is running away and trying to stay awake. Humanity is to valuable to lose.

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SPECIAL October 2018 Thrillers Challenge

Six years ago, when my blog was still fairly new, I created an October Challenge for myself: watch 10 classic thrillers. Some I'd partly seen and some were new to me. I also predicted what I would rate each film, too, which was fun. I was pretty accurate but also surprised by some.

I thought it would be fun to do it again this year, but with fewer films (I don't have the time like I used to!). Below is my list with my anticipated ratings.

1. King Kong (1933)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=4, P=4 Average OJ

2. Dirty Harry (1971)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=5, P=3 Thanks But No Thanks

3. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=5, P=5 Average OJ

4. Frankenstein (1931)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=4, P=4 Average OJ

5. Dracula (1931)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=5, P=4 Average OJ