Today in 1914, actor Kevin McCarthy was born. In honor of his birthday, we're highlighting his iconic role in Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Synopsis
Invasion of the Body Snatchers follows the story of a small-town doctor who discovers that the residents of his community are being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates while they sleep. As he tries to alert others to the danger, he becomes increasingly isolated and hunted by those who have already been assimilated, leading to a tense battle for survival against the insidious extraterrestrial threat.
Why Today?
On February 15, 1914, Kevin McCarthy was born. Although Invasion of the Body Snatchers isn't the movie he was nominated for an Academy Award for, it is arguably his most lasting and iconic role.
The film effectively utilizes suspenseful storytelling and create a chilling, ethereal atmosphere. With exploration of themes related to conformity, it's a great example of the emerging trend of paranoia-based thrillers of the late 1950s and 1960s.