H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

The invasion has already begun.

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Release Date

6/28/2005

Runtime

100 mins

Overview

In this modern retelling of H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi horror, civilization is laid to ruin when a super race of aliens invades Earth. In a blink of an eye, massive "walkers" cover the planet, annihilating all in their path. As cities crumble and human flesh is ripped from the bone, one man struggles to find the one weapon that will turn the tide for mankind.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,000,000

Revenue

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Homepage

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A harrowing scramble through an invaded world where humanity is systematically extinguished, driven by visceral destruction and the desperate hope that someone, somewhere has an answer. It's relentless and punishing, barely leaving room to breathe.

Mood

Dread-soakedTenseBleakDefiant

Themes

SurvivalWarComing apart

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Look

HandheldHigh-contrastPractical effects

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violence

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