They Live
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.
Release Year
1988
Runtime
93 min
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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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They Live is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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