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In this episode of Fusion Patrol, Kenneth and Eugene analyze Season 1, Episode 3 of The Invaders, titled “The Mutation.” The story follows David Vincent as he investigates mysterious phenomena along the Texas-Mexico border, leading to a life-threatening encounter with locals and ultimately, alien forces. Despite being undermined by those he encounters, including the deceptive Evans and Vicky, Vincent’s quest for the truth about the invaders drives the narrative.

They discuss the missed opportunities for deeper explorations of alien culture and the complexities of Vincent’s interactions with Vicky, who reveals her own mutation. They raise critical questions about identity and emotional depth, while critiquing its execution, noting continuity issues and the lack of logical consistency. They dissect the themes of rationality versus emotionality reflected in the series.

Peso notes: There was lots of confusion in this episode about peso->dollar exchange rates, so let me clarify some of the confusion.

in 1967, when this episode aired, the Mexican Peso (MXP) existed at a fixed exchange rate of 12.5 MXP for 1 USD. That means Vincent gave the men $24 USD.

Since then (in 1993) the Peso (MXP) has been replaced by the New Peso (MXN). The New Peso’s exchange rate floats freely on the market.

For additional context, $24 USD in 1967 money is roughly the equivalent of $230-$235 USD today.

Calculating what the money was worth in Mexico in 1967 is more difficult, but in the 1960s there were different minimum wages, which could vary depending on type of job and region. In some places, a laborer’s minimum wage could have been as low as 8 pesos per day. So for the laborers that took Vincent’s 300 pesos, that could have been a significant portion of a year’s salary for them.

Suffice to say, he gave them a lot of their money, and not too terribly much of his own.

Next Week: The Bugs two-part finale, Money Spiders & The Enemy Within
Next time on the Invaders: The Leeches

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In this episode of Fusion Patrol, the Kenneth and Eugene review The Invaders episode “The Experiment,” which features guest star Roddy McDowall as the son of an astrophysicist targeted by alien brainwashing. The discussion highlights the story’s strong Cold War influences, noting how the plot mirrors spy thrillers like The Manchurian Candidate by effectively substituting aliens for Soviet agents.

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765 – The Invaders – Beachhead

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This week Fusion Patrol looks at “The Invaders: Beachhead” as Kenneth and Eugene discuss—

• Every aspect of the David Vincent’s life being systematically destroyed,
• Uncertainty about who is alien and who is actually human,
• Unreliable pinky gestures and Creator Larry Cohen’s intended symbolism of the aliens’ extended pinky,
• and they posit whether anyone would notice the difference between Bud’s and Kelly’s Diner

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¡Nuevo avistamiento! ¡A The Lost Invaders nos tienen localizados! Esta vez ha sido la Revista de Castilla y León quien se ha hecho eco del mismo. Buen repaso a nuestra historia.

http://revcyl.com/web/index.php/cultura-y-turismo/item/22057

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With a burst of organizing this evening, I’m prepping the episodes to carry us through November and December 2025.

After a very long time, we’ve almost reached the end of Bugs. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is still going strong, and we’ll be starting our look at the Quinn Martin Cold War paranoia classic, the Invaders.

And, of course, on World Beyond Movie Night, we’re going to reveal what Soylent Green is made of! (Hint: Worst Kanamit recipe ever!)

https://fusionpatrol.com/2025/11/09/coming-in-november-and-december-2025/

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#TheInvaders have corrupted David Vincent!

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Wasn't it in The Invaders where one could identify the naughty aliens by their deformed fingers?
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The makeup jobs on the indigenous actors, like… how much more “This was made in 1912” can they get? Please don’t answer that. I have a family😩
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So… yeah. Like a lot of talkie westerns, #SilentFilm westerns have some fairly racist storylines/titles/language even when they feature indigenous actors 🙃
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When The Invaders take on human form they are perfect except for one tiny detail.
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