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They Look Like People 2016

★ 6.2244 votes80 min📅 2016-02-26

"Love, loyalty, and living nightmares."

Perry Blackshear's chilling 2016 psychological horror-drama *They Look Like People* weaves a tense tale of paranoia and fractured relationships set against the grimy backdrop of New York City.

Director: Perry Blackshear

Cast

MacLeod Andrews
MacLeod Andrews
Wyatt
Evan Dumouchel
Evan Dumouchel
Christian
Margaret Ying Drake
Margaret Ying Drake
Mara
Mick Casale
Psychiatrist
Elena Greenlee
Sandy
Laura Ambrose
Co-worker
Ben Blackshear
Hipster
Perry Blackshear
Polish Guy
Julia Guo
Kat (voice)
Amaani Hamid
Girl at Work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Look Like People (2016) about?

The film centers on Wyatt, who spirals into paranoia when he becomes convinced that people around him are secretly malevolent shape-shifters. Fleeing to New York, he seeks refuge with his estranged childhood friend Christian, but as Wyatt's fears deepen, their relationship becomes a battleground between belief and denial.

Who directed They Look Like People?

Perry Blackshear directed *They Look Like People*, bringing a sharp eye for atmosphere and psychological tension to this indie horror-drama.

Who stars in They Look Like People?

The film stars MacLeod Andrews as Wyatt, Evan Dumouchel as Christian, Margaret Ying Drake, Mick Casale, and Elena Greenlee in key roles.

Is They Look Like People (2016) worth watching?

*They Look Like People* is a hidden gem for fans of slow-burn psychological horror that prioritizes dread over cheap scares. While it didn't receive an IMDb rating, its tight 80-minute runtime and layered performances make it a compelling watch for those who crave cerebral and atmospheric storytelling.

How long is They Look Like People?

They Look Like People (2016) has a runtime of 80 minutes.

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About They Look Like People (2016) — A chilling psychological horror of paranoia and friendship

Perry Blackshear's chilling 2016 psychological horror-drama *They Look Like People* weaves a tense tale of paranoia and fractured relationships set against the grimy backdrop of New York City. The film follows Wyatt, a man gripped by the terrifying belief that people around him are morphing into hostile, otherworldly entities, a delusion that drives him to reunite with his childhood friend Christian. Shot in a claustrophobic style, the movie blurs the line between reality and nightmare, probing themes of trust, isolation, and the terrifying cost of doubt. With a runtime just shy of 80 minutes, Blackshear crafts an atmosphere thick with dread, making *They Look Like People* a compact yet unsettling exploration of fear's grip on the human mind.

At its core, the film questions how far someone will go to protect themselves when the world feels like it's shifting against them. The bond between Wyatt and Christian becomes a fragile lifeline in a story where nothing—not even faces—can be trusted. The psychological horror unfolds with raw intensity, leaving audiences questioning where sanity ends and paranoia begins.

This low-budget indie gem balances genre tension with emotional depth, delivering a movie that lingers long after the credits roll.