Invaders From Mars

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Invaders From Mars

1953,

1h 13m,

Sci-Fi

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Curious adolescent boy David MacLean (Jimmy Hunt) confronts aliens who have set up base in his backyard. The extraterrestrials intend to use mind control on the local townsfolk. Determined to stop the invaders, who have already co-opted his father (Leif Erickson), he attempts to warn others. But when local law officers also succumb, David teams up with astronomer Stuart Kelston (Arthur Franz) and Dr. Pat Blake (Helena Carter), and the trio must fight together to repel the insidious intruders.

Budd Wilkins

Slant Magazine

Dec 23, 2022

William Cameron Menzies brings his extensive visual training as a production designer to bear on Invaders from Mars.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

May 11, 2026

4/5

…still works as well if not better than the 80’s remake, largely because of what William Cameraon Menzies brings to the party...his vision is what makes Invaders from Mars a collectors item, not just for sci-fi fans but for cineastes in general….

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Mar 27, 2023

3/4

Although it is hindered by wooden acting and some low-grade effects and costumes, it nonetheless embodies so much cleverness and ingenuity in its overall design and effect that you forgive the visible zippers and hammy lines of dialogue.

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Aaron Neuwirth

Why So Blu

Feb 14, 2023

7/10

While not what I can see as a signature sci-fi film compared to other classics I had a greater response to, there’s certainly a lot to like about Invaders From Mars.

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Bill Chambers

Film Freak Central

Feb 4, 2023

3.5/4

...the results are duly impressive regardless of format...

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 23, 2022

3/4

It retains its kicky charm.

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Jan 25, 2019

Anyone giving this movie a negative review is probably under 60 years of age. If you saw it as a child shortly after it was released, it left an indelible impression on you. If not, all I can say is you had to be there to appreciate it.

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Rey R

Oct 6, 2018

I remember watching this in the early 60's. It scared the sh*t outta me. I loved it.

Leia S

Jun 3, 2018

IT'S A GREAT MOVIE IF YOU'RE TEN YEARS OLD AND WATCHING IT MADE ME FEEL TEN YEARS OLD.

George W

Apr 14, 2017

One of the best B-movies I've ever seen. This movie has it all. Science theories, alien humans, and some @$& creepy aliens. That's mainly what I loved about this movie is the aliens. There so awesome but, when I first saw them it gave me the chills. Amazing! I've seen a lot of B-movies but, none of them have creeped me out like this one. The only thing that really bothered me was the music was a little out of place for this movie. It could've had more effective (and a lot less dramatic) music. Besides that this movie is a must-watch for any sci-fi loving fan.

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William Cameron Menzies

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Helena Carter

Dr. Pat Blake

Arthur Franz

Dr. Stuart Kelston

Jimmy Hunt

David MacLean

Morris Ankrum

Col. Fielding

Leif Erickson

Mr. George MacLean

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Synopsis

Curious adolescent boy David MacLean (Jimmy Hunt) confronts aliens who have set up base in his backyard. The extraterrestrials intend to use mind control on the local townsfolk. Determined to stop the invaders, who have already co-opted his father (Leif Erickson), he attempts to warn others. But when local law officers also succumb, David teams up with astronomer Stuart Kelston (Arthur Franz) and Dr. Pat Blake (Helena Carter), and the trio must fight together to repel the insidious intruders.

Director: William Cameron Menzies
Producer: Edward L. Alperson
Screenwriter: Richard Blake
Production Co: Edward L. Alperson Productions
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 9, 1953, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 8, 2017
Runtime: 1h 13m

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