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Key Features:
Supernatural horror, Invasion, Psychic powers, Small town setting, Paranormal, Extraterrestrial threat, Suspense, Fear, Isolation, Survival, Conspiracy, Evil
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven, dramatic
Target Audience:
Horror fans, Sci-fi horror enthusiasts, Fans of suspenseful thrillers, Viewers interested in paranormal themes
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Dread → Terror

Village of the Damned

1995-04-28
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An American village is visited by some unknown life form which leaves the women of the village pregnant. Nine months later, the babies are born, and they all look normal, but it doesn't take the "parents" long to realize that the kids are not human or humane.

Genres
Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Cast
Christopher Reeve, Kirstie Alley, Linda Kozlowski, Michael Paré, Meredith Salenger, Mark Hamill, Pippa Pearthree, Peter Jason, Constance Forslund, Karen Kahn
Crew
John Carpenter, David Himmelstein
Rating
6.1(880 votes)
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