They Live
Directed by John Carpenter7.287%80%
Nada, a down-on-his-luck construction worker, discovers a pair of special sunglasses. Wearing them, he is able to see the world as it really is: people being bombarded by media and government with messages like "Stay Asleep," "No Imagination," "Submit to Authority." Even scarier is that he is able to see that some usually normal-looking people are in fact ugly aliens in charge of the massive campaign to keep humans subdued.
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They Live Ratings & Reviews
- stuhannafordJuly 22, 2025It’s easy to understand the rise in the cult status of this movie, especially from 2020 onwards. The film itself, production wise, has what you’d expect from the late 80’s, with a ropey performance here and there, plenty of action and a simple enough story to follow. The ‘fight for sight’ is extraordinary… sorry, extraordinarily long… and I’m mean long… really long. It’s clear that Rowdy Roddy required an action scene of some kind, but it is more than a little drawn out. When they start, pop the kettle on. However, the appeal is not from the quality of script, standard of acting, nor overwhelming style, it’s the message, and a rather prophetic one at that. Take it at face value, and you might jump on the lizard overlord bandwagon. Scratch ever so slightly beneath the surface, and a rather more relatable set of issues become apparent. Government overreach, state intervention, the elite and ruling classes telling the poor and impoverished what is best for them. The middle class selling their soul for a piece of the pie, and the world gradually opening their eyes to what is staring them in the face in regards to the actual reality of life. Those prepared to stand up, and the recognition of the continued growth of the wealth divide. And above all else, do not question the black box in your living room. Sound familiar?
- JohnK2319February 17, 2025WAKE UP SHEEPLE
- KnoebodyMay 23, 2025This movie is pretty funny and entertaining until you realize all of it is real..
- Marcus VandiverJune 12, 2025It shows how hard it is to wake up someone who is brainwashed. They can’t comprehend it until they see it for themselves.
- KillavirusJune 8, 2025Sadly still just as relevant today. Just swap the aliens with the 1%
- sean_rutJune 7, 2025A great 80’s classic
- FranBizMay 13, 2025Cult classic directed by John Carpenter. It's one of my favorite flicks with Roddy Piper. I love the message the movie has about corporate America, which also influences games like DmC Devil May Cry reboot and catch phrases like Duke Nukem. If you're a fan of Carpenter's music, I'm sure you'll enjoy the composition score. This is definitely a must watch.
- RyezooFebruary 20, 2025Another cult classic that doesn't live up to the hype. The one positive is that it's a really great idea and the aliens look awesome. The dialogue is hilariously cheesy and Rodney Piper's acting caliber is about as much as a 5th grader. The story is gruelingly slow in the beginning. Characters reasoning are ridiculous and laughable.
