In 1953 two movies told the same story: "The Martians have landed, and it is US vs. THEM for possession of Earth." War of the Worlds was made on a budget of $2,000,000. Invaders From Mars was produced on a budget of less than $300,000. War had the advantage of being based on the H. G. Wells novel, and the novelty of the public panic resulting from the Orson Welles Halloween radio broadcast simulating the Mars attack. However, Invaders is also an excellent film. Actually, it is my favorite. It could well be classified as a psychological thriller instead of simply being labeled as a science fiction film. It has an ending that makes you think of Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone. I do not think that I am spoiling your enjoyment of either movie if I reveal that the Martians lose.
John Greanias Copyright 2013
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