When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Blistering performances.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Don't read the plot written by these d!cks. It is better to go into this movie NOT knowing the plot. The Hidden is a wonderfully made sci fi action movie. It contains an excellent plot involving possession and mass murdering which is a concept I love. The action is bloody and great and a lot of people die. Characterization and acting was good too. And if you care about production value then you're a retard. Highly recommended.

I agree with many... this film was highly underrated, and nearly forgotten in the slew of scifi action films that have come afterward. But this one is special. If you've read any of my reviews, one of my key points in the creation of any great film is the CASTING, and this is a prime example. With few exceptions, the acting was first-rate, in every way. The two leads, headed by a extremely capable Michael Nouri and a fabulous Kyle MacLachlan, were noteworthy, with Nouri as the world-weary detective, and MacLachan's nuanced, tortured role adding a dimension of scenic truth and pathos to the entire production. I've always been a fan of Michael Nouri, and his easy, believable performances never fail, a worthy counterpoint to this highly interesting mix of protagonists. But what impressed me the most about this film was that it clearly had "heart," a tender through line of humanity and dare I say it, LOVE, that runs continuously through this piece, without ever getting in the way. How many scifi action movies can claim the same thing? The scene at the end makes me tear up every time. The thoughtful score by Michael Convertino added in full measure to the uniqueness of this film. If "The Hidden" isn't already isn't a classic of science fiction, it certainly will be.

Here was something fresh and original for it's time, which starred a few actors you saw a lot around this 87-90 phase. We have an alien parasite slipping into innocent folk's mouths, turning them into killing machines, with two cops, (Nouri) one of those cool lone types, we all love, and his new assigned partner, one mysterious and intriguing cookie, played beautifully by Kyle Maclachlan. The result is one exciting action fare, a slick thriller that has you from page one, especially the first half hour which is so much fun. Nouri, an underrated actor, and Maclachlan, work wonderfully off each other, where again Maclachlan must be praised. It's fun too watching the alien bug enter a new body, claiming it, where just the low scenario and our cops, makes this film, which does show a bit of style, and would make a lot of other filmmakers, out there, envious. With a reputation as being a cult pic, The Hidden is a hidden gem from 88, which is well worth the view, especially for science fiction horror fans.

Sci-fi buddy cop film about a parasitic alien that hops from one body to another while on a deadly crime spree through Los Angeles. Tough detective Michael Nouri teams up with mysterious FBI agent Kyle MacLachlan to track it down. Buddy cop movies were all the rage in the '80s and we still get them today, recycling one tired cliché after another. This is one of the better movies of this type due to its sci-fi twist and the good performances of Nouri & MacLachlan, who work well together. Also appreciated is sexy Claudia Christian as a stripper. Some very cool effects for the alien. It's a good piece of entertainment with a little bit of depth. Quite an interesting ending, too. Worst part? The soundtrack is made up of crappy generic metal music.