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* DropTheHammer: One of Wyatt's improvised weapons is a simple carpenter's hammer.



* ThroughTheEyesOfMadness: [[spoiler: Wyatt's hallucinations are presented as real when he's the sole character in the scene.]]

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* EverybodyLives: [[spoiler:Wyatt manages to conquer his delusions before they push him to kill anyone.]]



* NobodyDies: [[spoiler:Wyatt manages to conquer his delusions before they push him to kill anyone.]]

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* NobodyDies: [[spoiler:Wyatt manages to conquer his delusions before they push him to kill anyone.]]



* TheyLookLikeUsNow: Wyatt believes that the monsters can take the form of humans. Anyone passing you by on the street, even your own friends and family, might really be a monster.

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* TheyLookLikeUsNow: Wyatt believes that the monsters can take the form of humans. Anyone passing you by on the street, even your own friends and family, might really be a monster. [[spoiler:Except the monsters only ever existed in Wyatt's head.]]

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* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent. This horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions, convinced that anyone around him could be a demon. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].



* ThroughTheEyesOfMadness: [[spoiler: Wyatt's hallucinations are presented as real when he's the sole character in the scene.]]
* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent. This horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions, convinced that anyone around him could be a demon. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].

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* ThroughTheEyesOfMadness: [[spoiler: Wyatt's hallucinations are presented as real when he's the sole character in the scene.]]
* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent. This horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions, convinced that anyone around him could be a demon. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].
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* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions, convinced that anyone around him could be a demon. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].

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* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this non-existent. This horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions, convinced that anyone around him could be a demon. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].
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* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. The horrific visuals, supernatural conspiracy, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].

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* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. delusions, convinced that anyone around him could be a demon. The horrific visuals, supernatural conspiracy, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].
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* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].

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* ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about an impending apocalypse at the hands of body-snatching monsters/demons, demons/monsters, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. The horrific visuals, supernatural conspiracy, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].
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* SchizophrenicThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].

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* SchizophrenicThriller: ParanoidThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].
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* SchizophrenicThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: these creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].

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* SchizophrenicThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: these the creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].
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* SchizophrenicThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: these creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions]].

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* SchizophrenicThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: these creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions]].delusions. The horrific visuals, disconcerting sounds, and phone calls are all in the protagonist's mind]].
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* ThroughTheEyesOfMadness: [[spoiler: Wyatt's hallucinations are presented as real when he's the sole character in the scene.]]

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* ThroughTheEyesOfMadness: [[spoiler: Wyatt's hallucinations are presented as real when he's the sole character in the scene.]]]]
* SchizophrenicThriller: The movie is presented as a horror film about body-snatching monsters/demons, but [[spoiler: these creatures are non-existent; this horror flick is actually about a profoundly mentally ill man entrenched in his hallucinations and delusions]].
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* TheyLookLikeUsNow: Wyatt believes that the monsters can take the form of humans. Anyone passing you by on the street, even your own friends and family, might really be a monster.

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* TheyLookLikeUsNow: Wyatt believes that the monsters can take the form of humans. Anyone passing you by on the street, even your own friends and family, might really be a monster.monster.
* ThroughTheEyesOfMadness: [[spoiler: Wyatt's hallucinations are presented as real when he's the sole character in the scene.]]
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Only Wyatt sees monsters.


* EarnYourHappyEnding: It takes the entire movie and a whole lot of trauma on both their parts, but Wyatt and Christian both manage to overcome [[spoiler: their mental illness that was making them believe that they were seeing monsters.]]

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* EarnYourHappyEnding: It takes the entire movie and a whole lot of trauma on both their parts, but Wyatt and Christian both manage to overcome [[spoiler: their mental illness issues (hallucinations and self-esteem) that was making them believe that they were seeing monsters.plaguing their lives.]]
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* EarnYourHappyEnding: It takes the entire movie and a whole lot of trauma on both their parts, but Wyatt and Christian both manage to overcome [[spoiler: their mental illness that was making them believe that they were seeing monsters.]]
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* NoAntagonist: [[spoiler:The monsters are all in Wyatt's head. The only struggles in the film are internal]].

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* NoAntagonist: [[spoiler:The monsters are all in Wyatt's head. The only struggles in the film are internal]].internal. It's a genuinely scary horror movie with no actual monsters and no deaths! Whadya know?]].

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* HeartwarmingMoments: In the final scene, [[spoiler:before he can attempt to kill a seemingly-transforming Christian, Wyatt finally acknowledges that he's hallucinating and frees him. Wyatt's relief when Christian is shown to be okay brings him to TearsOfJoy.]]
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* HeartwarmingMoments: In the final scene, [[spoiler:before he can attempt to kill a seemingly-transforming Christian, Wyatt finally acknowledges that he's hallucinating and frees him. Wyatt's relief when Christian is shown to be okay brings him to TearsOfJoy.]]
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* ClosetGeek: Christian and Wyatt were both geeks in school. Christian has become riddled with self-loathing, believing that he was a total loser and is much cooler now, but Wyatt doesn't look back on those days with any shame.
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* HellIsThatNoise: When Wyatt senses that the monsters may be near, the sound drops out and is overwhelmed by an ominous buzzing noise, like the swarming of flies.

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''They Look Like People'' is a 2015 indie horror film by first-time filmmaker Perry Blackshear. The story focuses on a troubled man who suspects that humanity is slowly being replaced by body-snatching monsters and tries to help others prepare for a final reckoning. and

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''They Look Like People'' is a 2015 indie horror film by first-time filmmaker Perry Blackshear. The story focuses on a troubled man who suspects that humanity is slowly being replaced by body-snatching monsters and tries monsters. He reconnects with an old childhood friend to help others prepare for a final reckoning. and
recruit allies while at the same time seriously doubting his sanity.


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* TheReveal: Christian's motivational tapes were recorded at his behest by his ex-girlfriend, but he still listens to them.
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* NoAntagonist: [[spoiler:The monsters are all in Wyatt's head. The only struggles in the film are internal]].
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* ChekhovsSkill: Mara's knowledge of self-defense, established when she's on a playful date with Christian, helps her stand her ground to Wyatt.
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* ImprovidedWeapon: Wyatt has collected a number of tools that can double as weapons, such as a nail gun, a hammer and an axe.

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''They Look Like People'' is a 2015 indie horror film by first-time filmmaker Perry Blackshear. The story focuses on a troubled man who suspects that humanity is slowly being replaced by body-snatching monsters and tries to help others prepare for a final reckoning. and

!!This film provides examples of:

* ActionGirl: Mara knows judo and demonstrates some throws on Christian. She also throws a mean punch when Wyatt won't leave her alone.
* AloneWithThePsycho: Wyatt does this twice.
** He brings Mara down to the basement under the belief that she's part of the resistance, but she's creeped out by his behavior and tries to leave. When he moves to stop her, she threatens to throw him on his ass.
** Wyatt reveals his beliefs to Christian in Christian's apartment while brandishing a hammer and behaving in an agitated and aggressive manner.
* DeathSeeker:
** Christian admits that he thought about killing himself. In the final scene, he welcomes the opportunity for Wyatt to either kill him or spare him.
** At one point, Wyatt sticks the nailgun in his mouth, but decides not to pull the trigger. He tries to nail his hand, but the nailgun jams.
* DropTheHammer: One of Wyatt's improvised weapons is a simple carpenter's hammer.
* ImprovidedWeapon: Wyatt has collected a number of tools that can double as weapons, such as a nail gun, a hammer and an axe.
* TheyLookLikeUsNow: Wyatt believes that the monsters can take the form of humans. Anyone passing you by on the street, even your own friends and family, might really be a monster.

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