The Puppet Masters with Donald Sutherland: DVD Cover

    The Puppet Masters
    a.k.a. Robert A. Heinlein's The Puppet Masters Director: Stuart Orme Cast: Donald Sutherland, Eric Thal, Julie Warner, Keith David

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    • DVD Release Date: 09/03/2002
    • Original Release: 1994
    • Rating: Rated R
    • Sales Rank: 35,440

    Viewer Rating: (1 ratings)

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    Features

    Closed Caption; Dolby Ditigal Surround Sound; Widescreen (2.35:1)

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    1. Opening Credits/First Contact
    2. The Television Station
    3. Back at the Lab
    4. A Package From Iowa
    5. Communication
    6. Sending in the Troops
    7. Observation
    8. Sam's Place
    9. Going After the Hive
    10. The Cure
    11. The Unexpected
    12. Reconciliation/End Credits

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    Editorial Reviews

    Robert A. Heinlein's 1951 novel The Puppet Masters comes to the screen 43 years later. Sharp-eyed viewers will recognize similarities to Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but Heinlein's book came first. Parasitic space aliens invade the Midwest, taking over the bodies of humans and manipulating these unfortunates to do their bidding. US security agent Donald Sutherland and his team of troubleshooters attempt to squash the extraterrestrial scheme before everyone in the world is turned into Howdy Doody. Adding an extra layer to this familiar scenario is the fact that Sutherland doesn't get along with everyone on his side-in particular, he has a lot of trouble relating with his son Eric Thal. Stuart Ormes' perfunctory direction is not up to the standard set by the actors and special effects. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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    October 08, 2002: This is a good solid sci-fi thriller. It does have a B-movie flavor to it however. Everything from the story to actors is just okay. The first remake of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers is a superior movie. At $10.00 it's worth adding to your collection.