Invaders from Mars with Helena Carter: DVD Cover
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Invaders from Mars Director: William Cameron Menzies Cast: Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, Jimmy Hunt, Leif Erickson

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  • DVD Release Date: 12/03/2002
  • Original Release: 1953
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 5,110

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U.S. and alternate British versions of the film; Brand-new digital transfer; Theatrical trailer; Still gallery; Illustrated collector's booklet

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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Main Title: Stargazers [4:02]
2. The Landing [2:44]
3. Dad Disappears [3:48]
4. "Dad" Returns [4:43]
5. Kathy Comes Home [1:52]
6. Looking for Help [4:05]
7. Dr. Blake [5:25]
8. Professor Kelston [6:29]
9. Military Action [4:14]
10. Rinaldi Sticks His Neck Out [4:18]
11. Sand Pit Surveillance [8:37]
12. The Sniper [3:19]
13. Into the Sand Pit [4:05]
14. "Mutants" [3:22]
15. The Martian Intelligence [3:43]
16. Man Vs. Martian [2:14]
17. Setting Charges [3:10]
18. Race Against Time [3:49]
19. Montage [2:28]
20. Full Circle [1:42]

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Originating during the science-fiction/Red-Scare boom of the '50s, Invaders From Mars is an entertaining little picture that holds up reasonably well. David MacLean (Jimmy Hunt) is a 12-year-old astronomy buff who is stunned to see a flying saucer landing in the sand pit beyond his backyard. His father, George (Leif Erickson), ventures out to look the next morning and mysteriously disappears. David's mother, Mary (Hillary Brooke), worriedly calls police, but they are quickly swallowed up by the sand in the backyard. Later, George and the two cops return, but their personalities are markedly different having been taken over by the Martians. As David tries to find help, everyone around him comes under the frightening zombie-like spell. He finally encounters two believers in Dr. Blake (Helena Carter) and Dr. Kelston (Arthur Franz). Discovering David's shocking story to be true, the doctors call in the military setting up a confrontation that escalates when David and Dr. Blake are taken captive within the Martian craft. The soldiers race to save the pair from the green menace leading to an explosive finale that involves bullets, grenades, TNT, and a spectacular alien ray gun that can melt stone. ~ Patrick Legare, All Movie Guide All Movie Guide

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February 29, 2004: 'Invaders from Mars' (1953) is spooky fun. The 'men from Mars' concept has been done many times. This movie is interesting in that it is seen from the young boy's viewpoint. We feel his fear as he sees his parents possessed by the aliens. We share his frustration as he tries to convince other people of what is going on. Though the special effects aren't up to today's eye-popping standards they are sufficient to carry the story. The wierd choral music that plays every time some unsuspecting person gets sucked under the sandpit is particularly creepy. If you like entertaining science fiction that is suitable for the whole family (except possibly children under 6 years old) this one is worth a watch. Don't waste your time on the 1986 remake!