The Hidden
Directed by Jack Sholder7.076%73%6.9
An alien parasite with the ability to possess human bodies goes on a violent crime spree in LA, committing dozens of murders and robberies. In pursuit of the extraterrestrial criminal is an FBI agent, and the local officer investigating the rash of violence. As they close in on the vicious intruder, the city faces a brutal threat like no other it has ever encountered.
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The Hidden Ratings & Reviews
- Magnus CarlbaumAugust 17, 2025Here it is. The most underrated Sci fi movie of all time. It's a completely wild chase through L.A after a parasitic body swapping alien. It has everything you never thought you wanted out of a movie. It's a script fueled by cocaine and rock n roll, and whoever green lit this project should be awarded a medal. This movie makes everything and anything else in the world look bland and grey. It's so infectious that you can't help start rooting for the anarchistic, power hungry and unhinged alien. You want to go shot for shot with this alien in a bar, just to see if you'll survive the night. I simply can't grasp why this movie hasn't become a more widespread cult phenomena, like Carpenters The Thing. It deserves so much more. Watch it. I mean it.
- Shamus2kJune 26, 2025The Hidden is a fun, overlooked sci-fi action thriller from the ’80s—exactly the kind of movie you’d grab from the video store bottom shelf on a Friday night after all the popular titles were gone. It’s mildly surprising and entertaining in a pulpy, retro way, though not quite a hidden gem. Still, it’s worth a watch if you’re a fan of alien mayhem and missed it the first time around.
- Michael HeimgartnerFebruary 2, 20257/10 – A Solid 80s Sci-Fi Thriller The Hidden is a gem of 80s sci-fi horror, blending action, mystery, and suspense. The high-speed opening grabs attention, and the film maintains an engaging pace. Kyle MacLachlan and Michael Nouri deliver strong performances, while the script and action sequences hold up well. Despite familiar tropes, it feels original and well-crafted with a satisfying ending. A solid watch!
The Hidden Trivia
The Hidden was released on October 30, 1987.
The Hidden was directed by Jack Sholder.
The Hidden has a runtime of 1 hr 36 min.
The Hidden was produced by Michael L. Meltzer, Gerald T. Olson, Robert Shaye.
The key characters in The Hidden are Lloyd Gallagher (Kyle MacLachlan), Tom Beck (Michael Nouri), Brenda Lee Van Buren (Claudia Christian).
The Hidden is rated R.
The Hidden is a Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller film.
The Hidden has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.