There was a time and a place when it seemed there was an endless pile of these sorts of films at your video store. Never knowing if you'd get a gem or a dud was part of the fun. This one is mostly a gem. Fun, campy, a little gross. An alien parasite begins to inhabit humans, taking them over, and going on violent crime sprees. Persues by the hapless local police, and a mysterious FBI agent; will they be able to stop the alien invasion? If you can get past the absurdity of it all, this is a deeply fun picture, perfect for 1am viewing. Not too scary, tongue firmly in cheek. It has a the -hip, and still cool post-rock soundtrack and some actors chewing piles and piles of scenery. Good fun, just don't think too hard. Recommended for cult and 80s film fans.
Review of The Hidden
