Invasion of the Body
Snatchers is one of the most influential sci-fi films in history (having
had no less than three remakes thus far made) so it’s no surprise that
filmmaker Charles Band would conceptualize something as bizarre as Seedpeople (1992). Band came up with the story but it is written
by Jackson Barr and directed by Pete Manooglan.
The citizens of the sleepy town of Comet Valley are slowly
changing. It seems that plant-like
aliens have started to invade the population and only a handful of outsiders
can stop the invasion. If you’ve seen
any variation of Body Snatchers then
you know what you’re in for with this film.
If you’re familiar with Charles Band films then you REALLY know what
you’re in for. The film includes
mediocre story (yet campy and fun at times), barely passable acting, and
ludicrous monsters that are in no way scary.
Instead, the film relies mostly on the over the top comedy
and for the most part it succeeds.
Sometimes the film “borrows” too much from other films leaving you
wanting something more original and the mediocre monster and makeup effects
don’t help. This being said, you can
always do worst with a Charles Band film than Seedpeople.
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