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One sheet Invaders from Mars (1953)
is a science fiction film about a young boy named David MacLean who witnesses a flying saucer land behind his house. When his parents and other townspeople begin to act strangely, he realizes that aliens from Mars are taking over their minds. With the help of a doctor and an astronomer, David works to stop the invasion.
The film was directed by William Cameron Menzies and stars Jimmy Hunt as David MacLean, Helena Carter as Dr. Pat Blake, and Arthur Franz as Dr. Stuart Kelston. It is known for its expressionistic set design and its reflection of Cold War paranoia. The film was remade in 1986 by director Tobe Hooper. |
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