‘INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS” STAR KEVIN MCCARTHY HAS DIED AT 96
We must note the passing of Kevin McCarthy who, in 1956, starred in one of the most memorable science fiction movies of all time – “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” Remakes of this cult classic were attempted but they never matched up to the frightening original. McCarthy played the doctor who tried to warn the population about the alien “pod people” taking over the world. McCarthy always dismissed notions that the movie was an allegory about creeping communism or political issues – he insisted it was simply about “conforming.” Happily, he delighted in the fame the low budget film brought him. McCarthy died at 96 and enjoyed a career of 70 years. We got a kick out of seeing him at autograph shows until quite recently