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Invasion of the Body Snatchers: A Tribute
Invasion of the Body Snatchers A Tribute Author:Kevin McCarthy (Editor), Ed Gorman (Editor) Invasion of the Body Snatchers starring Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter is one of the most revered films in international film history. For many critics it began the serious cycle of science fictions films that now include "Alien" and "Blade Runner." Thanks to the novel by Jack Finney, the screenplay by Daniel Mainwaring and e... more »specially the direction of Don Siegel, "Invasion" runs on television somewhere virtually every day.
This original book brings together interviews with Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter and also includes pieces by Dean Koontz (introduction), Stephen King (an essay); and interviews with Philip Kaufman, who directed the 1978 remake; Robert H. Solo, who produced the remake; W. D. Richter, who wrote the remake; and Abel Ferrara, who directed the 1997 remake. Packed with insights into the production of a classic film, filled with moments of humor and a few moments of angst, and as entertaining as a "behind the scenes" look at the movie business--this is a tribute to Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Introduction: These immigrants don't need no stinkin' green cards! / Dean Koontz --
Invasion of the body snatchers / Stephen King --
The fiction of Jack Finney / Jon L. Breen --
Of time and pods : the fantastic world of Jack Finney / Fred Blosser --
An interview with Dana Wynter / Tom Weaver --
Philip Kaufman's second Invasion / Anthony Timpone --
An interview with W.D. Richter / Matthew R. Bradley --
Robert H. Solo, pod producer / Anthony Timpone --
The mark of Abel on a classic: an interview with Abel Ferrara / Gilbert Colon --
The unseen body snatchers / Anthony Timpone --
Will the real finale please take a bow? / Tom Piccirilli --
Invasion of the scene stealers: my second career as a genre icon / Kevin McCarthy as told to Matthew R. Bradley --