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They Look Like People
Suspecting that people are transforming into malevolent shape-shifters, Wyatt flees to New York City to seek out his estranged childhood friend Christian.
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Plot Summary
A man struggling with his sanity begins to believe that people around him are being replaced by sinister doppelgangers. As his grip on reality loosens, his girlfriend and doctor try to help him distinguish between his escalating paranoia and a potentially real, terrifying threat.
Critical Reception
They Look Like People garnered critical acclaim for its unsettling atmosphere, psychological depth, and compelling performances, particularly from MacLeod Andrews. It was praised as a unique and effective indie horror film that relies on tension and existential dread rather than jump scares.
What Reviewers Say
A masterclass in psychological horror with a deeply unsettling premise.
Features a standout performance that anchors the film's existential dread.
Effectively builds tension and paranoia without relying on cheap scares.
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Awards & Accolades
Premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival and received positive reviews.
Fun Fact
Director Perry Blackshear reportedly drew inspiration for the film's themes of isolation and paranoia from his own experiences and observations.
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