They Live

It certainly helps if you are a wrestling fan to watch this gnarly little number from John Carpenter. Based on a short story from Ray Nelson (somebody you should most certainly check out) THEY LIVE deals with aliens taking over the planet and using devices which make them appear to be just like us as well as using some not so subliminal techniques to keep us humans in line. It's silly stuff to be sure but with Rowdy Roddy Piper in the lead it's damn good fun silly stuff! He and co-star Keith David have a wonderful "wrestling" scene in the middle of this baby which may put off non fans but it sure is a howl to watch and the one liners here are just amazing...gems like "life's a bitch and she's in heat". Also around looking mighty psycho is the lovely Meg Foster who has an am,azing scene where she puts Roddy through a plate glass window and down a hill. I gather Piper did the stunt himself and it's a beaut' fer sure. This is one where you leave your brain outside the door and simply go along for the ride.