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The Book: They Came from Inner Space (2010)
This futuristic fable, set in the 23rd and 26th century, tells the story of alien doppelgangers using a subliminal book that has the power to alter the genetic make-up of every soul who reads it. The aliens' book, a potent instrument of alchemy, automatically neutralizes all negative emotions in whoever reads it. No more greed. No more anger. No more fear. No more war. Harmony on the planet. A formula for Utopia? A secret group of dissidents determined to remain unchanged thinks otherwise.
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This futuristic fable, set in the 23rd and 26th century, tells the story of alien doppelgangers using a subliminal book that has the power to alter the genetic make-up of every soul who reads it. The aliens' book, a potent instrument of alchemy, automatically neutralizes all negative emotions in whoever reads it. No more greed. No more anger. No more fear. No more war. Harmony on the planet. A formula for Utopia? A secret group of dissidents determined to remain unchanged thinks otherwise.
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Genre:Science Fiction
Written By:Richard Weiss
In Theaters:1/1/2010
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Runtime:91 minutes
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