They Look Like People
| They Look Like People | |
|---|---|
 Film festival poster | |
| Directed by | Perry Blackshear |
| Produced by |
Perry Blackshear MacLeod Andrews Evan Dumouchel Kimberly Parker |
| Written by | Perry Blackshear |
| Starring |
MacLeod Andrews Evan Dumouchel Margaret Ying Drake |
| Cinematography | Perry Blackshear |
| Edited by | Perry Blackshear |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
They Look Like People is a 2015 independent psychological thriller film that was written and directed by Perry Blackshear and marks his feature film directorial debut. The movie had its world premiere on January 25, 2015 at the Slamdance Film Festival where it won a special jury award. It stars MacLeod Andrews as a man who believes that humanity is being secretly taken over by evil creatures.[1]
Plot
When Wyatt and Christian run into each other on the street, it seems to make sense for Christian to invite his old friend to stay with him at his apartment. However what Christian doesn't know is that Wyatt has been hearing voices claiming that humanity is at risk, as strange creatures are infecting humanity one body at a time - and that Wyatt is one of only a few people capable of recognizing who is actually human and who is not. As the film progresses Wyatt begins to act more erratically, prompting Christian to question his friend's sanity. The film culminates with the two friends trying to leave the city in an attempt to soothe Wyatt's fears, only for him to then question whether or not his friend has become one of "them".
Cast
- MacLeod Andrews as Wyatt
- Evan Dumouchel as Christian
- Margaret Ying Drake as Mara
- Mick Casale as Psychiatrist
- Elena Greenlee as Sandy
Reception
Critical reception for They Look Like People has been positive and the film holds a rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on eight reviews.[2] Horror websites Fangoria and Dread Central both wrote glowing reviews for the film, with Dread Central's Ari Drew writing that it was "a deliberately paced and subdued stunner of a film that succeeds above all in its genuine approach of concern and respect for its realistically horrifying subject matter."[3][4] Film School Rejects praised the movie for its treatment of mental illness, commenting that "It’s rare to find a genre film that takes the time to explore the human behind the madness while still providing thrills".[5] Twitch Film and SciFiNow also gave the movie positive reviews and both highlighted the actors and the director as highlights.[6][7]
References
- ↑ "Fantasia 2015 Exclusive: THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE Trailer Terrifies". TwitchFilm. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ↑ "They Look Like People". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ↑ ""THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE" (Mile High Horror Film Review)". FANGORIA®. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ↑ "They Look Like People (2015) - Dread Central". Dread Central. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ↑ "They Look Like People (2015) Movie Review". Film School Rejects. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ↑ "Slamdance 2015 Review: THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE, DIY Terror At Its Very Best". TwitchFilm. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ↑ "They Look Like People film review: a terrifying debut". SciFiNow. Retrieved 2015-12-16.