DaveStrorm Wrote:Well neither of the first 2 versions ended exactly like the book. I have only seen bits and pieces of the 1993 version so I can't comment much on it.
Dave, you don't need to see 1993 version. That was simple horror movie, it's not like the original.
Quote:I saw the 1978 version first and the Donald Sutherland scream at the end scared the crap out of me (I was about 12 years old). A month ago or so it was playing multiple times a week on Showtime and I watched it 3 or 4 times during that month. I'd forgotten that Kevin McCarthy had a brief cameo in it as the guy that jumps onto Donald Sutherland's car.
When I was about 13 years old I saw 1978 version, and I agree. That was the ultimate end! I'd also forgotten that Kevin McCarthy had a brief cameo.
Quote:I think I like the original best though. Part of the creepiness of the book was that it was happening in a small town where everyone knew everyone else so well. That was more obvious in the original movie and was slightly lost in the remake. Plus, I like the optimistic ending of the original.
This is my personal thoughts.
The movie was made in 1956. So I think that optimistic ending was because of Communism and McCarthyism. The Body snatchers aliens were metaphor of Communists.
Dr.Bennell: "Now remember act emotionless, smile, nod, pretend everything is fine."
Becky: "Yes, yes I understand"
But then alien's invaded Becky's body...
Dr.Bennell: "You too?"
Becky: "Yes, join us it is the best way, I was nervous at first but now everything is simpler."
Dr.Bennell: "What is a life that is without emotion without love?"
Becky: "You'll come to see how unnecessary those things are."
The Body Snatchers are an allegory for Communism and McCarthyism. Red Scare finished in 1954. If this original was made in early '50s, and if it was unhappy ending like 1978 version, Walter Wagner and Don Siegel must have been accused as Communists! :eek: