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They Look Like People

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2016 | 80 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Wes Craven's New Nightmare, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Suspecting that people are transforming into malevolent shape-shifters, Wyatt flees to New York City to seek out his estranged childhood friend Christian.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Perry Blackshear

  • MacLeod AndrewsWyatt
  • Evan DumouchelChristian
  • Margaret Ying DrakeMara
  • Mick CasalePsychiatrist
  • Elena GreenleeSandy
  • Laura AmbroseCo-worker
  • Ben BlackshearHipster
  • Perry BlackshearPolish Guy
  • Julia GuoKat (voice)
  • Amaani HamidGirl at Work