They Live
Directed by John Carpenter
Starring Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower, Peter Jason, Raymond St. Jacques, Jason Robards III, John Lawrence, Susan Barnes, Sy Richardson
7.4/10
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A lone drifter finds sunglasses that expose hidden messages urging people to obey and consume, along with aliens disguised as humans. As he struggles to convince others of what he sees, he becomes caught in a dangerous fight against a secret force controlling society.
- Original language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Screenplay
- John Carpenter
- Music
- John Carpenter, Alan Howarth
- Cinematography
- Gary B. Kibbe
- Cast
- George Buck Flower, Peter Jason, Raymond St. Jacques, Jason Robards III, John Lawrence, Susan Barnes, Sy Richardson
- Critics score
- 71/100
Updated July 21, 2026
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