SFCS John Hartl PNW Spotlight: The Hidden with Kyle MacLachlan In-Person

The Hidden

USA | 1987 | 97 min. | Jack Sholder

October 30, 2024

A wave of violent crimes baffles authorities in Los Angeles. Detective Tom Beck (Michael Nouri) and FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher (Kyle MacLachlan) team up to face a sinister force from beyond the stars—an intergalactic parasite that leaves a trail of chaos and destruction. 

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Kyle MacLachlan scheduled to attend to receive the Seattle Film Critics Society John Hartl PNW Award and for a post-screening Q&A.

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A wave of inexplicable violence sweeps through Los Angeles, leaving law enforcement baffled. As bodies pile up, detective Tom Beck (Michael Nouri) and FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher (Kyle MacLachlan) form an unlikely alliance to confront a sinister force from beyond the stars. Unbeknownst to them, an intergalactic parasite is on a murderous rampage, inhabiting human hosts and unleashing a reign of terror on the city. With the clock ticking, the mismatched duo races against time to stop the deadly extraterrestrial before it strikes again. Blending heart-pounding suspense, intense action sequences, and an enthralling plot twist, "The Hidden" delivers a riveting cinematic experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

  • Director: Jack Sholder
  • Principal Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri
  • Country: USA
  • Year: 1987
  • Running Time: 97 min.
  • Producer: Michael L. Meltzer, Gerald T. Olson, Robert Shaye
  • Screenplay: Bob Hunt
  • Cinematographers: Jacques Haitkin
  • Editors: Michael N. Knue, Maureen O’Connell
  • Music: Michael Convertino
  • Filmography: Alone in the Dark (1982), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999)
  • Language: English
  • US Distributor: New Line Cinema

 

About The Seattle Film Critics Society:

The Seattle Film Critics Society is an organization of local film critics that engages with the community through screenings, tributes to individuals, and our annual awards. As part of said annual awards highlighting the best of the year in film, the SFCS presents the John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight award to specifically honor the outstanding work of a person with local ties to the region named in honor of the late great Seattle Times film critic.

Kyle Maclachlan

About the Award:

The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) is proud to present the 2024 John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight award to Kyle MacLachlan. Named in honor of the late great Seattle Times film critic, the Hartl award recognizes the outstanding work of a person with local ties to the region. Born in Yakima, MacLachlan has starred in classic films like Dune, Blue Velvet, Showgirls, and The Hidden as well as iconic series like Twin Peaks, Portlandia, and the recent Fallout. His contributions to cinema make him one of the most talented performers to call Washington home.