Pre-film research activities - watch the videos and read the articles to better understand the social / cultural / political / historical contexts for the films
- The Cold War
- McCarthyism
- BFI Terror Invasion of the Body Snatchers
- BFI Aliens Invasion of the Body Snatchers / E.T
Science Fiction
- Science fiction genre research - if you are going to watch a sci fi film - what are you expecting to see?
- Consider time geographical setting, story types, iconography, what the heroes are like and what they do and want and likewise for the villains - note down your ideas
Complete the left hand column of Worksheet 10 with the findings from your research
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers - Story and cast details
- E.T. - Story and cast details
The worksheets
- There are a series of worksheets to enable students to meaningfully engage with the film and ultimately prepare them for the exam.
- Worksheets 1,6, 8 and 9 should be completed separately for each film.
- Worksheet 7 should be completed when analysis of both films has been completed to enable cross-comparison
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers
Learning Objectives - to develop your knowledge and understanding of the events and characters…
