Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Republic1956) (1956) Rating: Starring: King Donovan, Ralph Dumke, Larry Gates, Carolyn Jones, Kevin McCarthy, Jean Willes, Dana Wynter Director: Don Siegel Category: Classic, Science-Fiction, Sci-Fi Studio: Republic Pictures Subtitles: [None] Length: 80 mins Want to buy?           The original nightmare that threatened the world. Something evil has taken possession of the small town of Santa Mira, California.Hysterical people accuse their loved ones of being emotionless imposters, of not being themselves.At first, Dr. Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) tries to convince them they're wrong...but they're not.Plant-like extraterrestrials have invaded Earth, replicating the villagers in giant seed "pods" and taking possession of their souls while they sleep.Soon the entire town is overwhelmed by the inhuman horror, but it won't stop there.In a terrifying race for his life, Dr. Bennell escapes to warn the world of the deadly invasion of the pod people!               Critic's Reviews Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Read Review