The Hidden – Das unsagbar Böse (1987)

The Hidden – Das unsagbar Böse: Directed by Jack Sholder. With Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Claudia Christian, Clarence Felder. A cop and an FBI agent race for answers after law abiding people suddenly become violent criminals.

“A series of bizarre, unusual crimes are committed by seemingly ordinary citizens of Los Angeles. L.A. Police Detective (Micheal Nouri) is totally baffled by these strange crimes. When a mysterious FBI Agent (Kyle MacLachlan) is helping the police detective with these inexplicable robberies and murders but not telling the detective that it is a demonic extraterrestrial creature is invading the bodies of everyday citizens and transforming them into inhuman killers.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDirected by Jack Sholder (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2:Freddyu0026#39;s Revenge, Wishmaster 2:Evil Never Dies, Alone in the Dark) made a entertaining, wildly violent, kinetic, sci-fi action/thriller that is even touching with a sense a humor. This independent film has high production values and it was made with a budget of under $5 million. This was a Small Hit for then independent studio:New Line Cinema. MacLachlan and Nouri are good in the film.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDVD has an fine anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer (Also in Pan u0026amp; Scan) with an digitally remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (Also in the original mono Sound). DVD has an running commentary track by the director and fan/friend of the filmmaker:Tim Hunter (Riveru0026#39;s Edge). DVD also has unused footage, never seen before special effects production footage with narration from the director and the original theatrical trailer. The film has become a Cult Classic and it is also one of the most underrated films of the 1980u0026#39;s. This film is a fast, violent, edge of your seat thrill ride. Written by Bob Hunt (Hunt-who is actually screenwriter:Jim Kouf). Kouf is best known for his screenplay of u0026quot;The Stakeout Filmsu0026quot; and the little seen u0026quot;Gang Relatedu0026quot;. Terrific music score by Micheal Convertino. (**** ½/*****).”