User blog:ARTaylor/30 Years of They Live

Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of the premiere of They Live. The film is a science fiction horror film that is based on a short story from 1963 titles Eight O'Clock in the Morning. It follows a drifter who uncovers a vast alien conspiracy that manipulates humanity with hidden messages.

The film was a success with critics but a box office failure. It was nominated for two Saturn Awards. It since became a cult film influencing pop culture and other filmmakers. The fight scene between the two main characters has become one of the most notable in cinema.

The film features the talents of Keith David as drifter Frank Armitage who is the closest friend to the main hero and the one involved in the iconic fight scene.