10 Best Under-The-Radar Horror Movies
4. They Live
"I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum." A famous line from a not-so-famous movie.
Starring the legendary "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, They Live is an underrated John Carpenter movie that needs some attention. It's got some memorable dialogue, one hell of a fight scene, and a really cool story.
The plot sees Piper's character as a nomad who is basically homeless in Los Angeles. He gets roped into a worldwide conspiracy that reveals half of the world's population to be of alien origin, and the actual humans being manipulated into obeying and consuming. It's a great story with some smart visual tricks and Piper is the perfect everyman to lead the charge.
Carpenter may be most famous for Halloween and The Thing but They Live is right up there with his finest works. This is a must-watch for all horror fans, even if it isn't scary.