Invaders from Mars

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"NATURAL or SUPERNATURAL?"
  • NR
  • 1953
  • 1 hr 18 min
  • 6.2  (9,175)

Invaders from Mars is a science fiction movie that was released in 1953. Directed by William Cameron Menzies, the film follows the story of a young boy named David MacLean who discovers that aliens have landed on Earth and are taking over the minds of his family and neighbors. The movie begins with David looking up at the night sky through his telescope. Suddenly, a UFO lands in the distance, and David goes to investigate. Instead of finding friendly aliens, he discovers that the creatures who have landed are sinister and malevolent. They are using a ray gun to control the thoughts of those around them, including his parents and the local police.

David tries to warn the adults around him, but they dismiss his claims, believing he is simply suffering from nightmares. He eventually enlists the help of a compassionate scientist, Dr. Pat Blake, to help him stop the aliens and save his family.

The movie is filled with suspenseful moments as David and Dr. Blake try to evade the aliens and uncover their sinister plot. The special effects used in the movie are also impressive for its time, with the crude but effective stop-motion animation used to create the aliens and UFOs.

As the plot progresses, the audience is taken on a thrilling adventure with David and Dr. Blake, as they try to navigate through the mind-controlled townspeople, bypass the aliens' defenses, and ultimately uncover their plan for domination.

Throughout the movie, the young protagonist David is portrayed exceptionally well by Jimmy Hunt. He delivers a convincing performance that keeps the audience rooting for him as he tries to save his family and the world from the alien invaders.

Arthur Franz also delivers an impressive portrayal of the compassionate scientist, Dr. Pat Blake. Franz’s performance and the character’s compassion and dedication to uncovering the truth behind the mind-control are a central aspect of the movie's plot.

Helena Carter’s character is also finely developed, portraying David’s mother Ellen MacLean. The audience sees how the aliens have taken over her mind and how she was powerless and helpless to do anything.

Invaders from Mars is an exciting and suspenseful movie that still holds up to this day. It was originally made for a young audience, but it has gained a following over the years as an iconic movie of its genre.

In conclusion, Invaders from Mars is a classic sci-fi movie that is well worth the watch even over sixty years after its release. From its thrilling storyline to its impressive special effects, the movie has proven to be a fan favorite, and its influence can be seen in many films of this genre today.

Invaders from Mars is a 1953 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2.

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  • Release Date
    1953
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 18 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.2  (9,175)
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