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H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

The invasion has already begun.

20055.21h 40m

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.

Directed by David Michael Latt
Written by H. G. Wells, Carlos De Los Rios, David Michael Latt
Produced by David Rimawi
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

George Herbert

Rhett Giles

Rhett Giles

Pastor Victor

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Lt. Samuelson

Peter Greene

Peter Greene

Matt Herbert

Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots

Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots

Felicity Herbert

D

Dashiell Howell

Alex Herbert

Kim Little

Kim Little

Rebecca

L

Leigh Scott

Sean

Andrew Lauer

Andrew Lauer

Kerry Williams

Sarah Lieving

Sarah Lieving

Nancy

Themes & Keywords

dystopiaspace invasionalienpriestastronomersoldieralien invasion

About H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds is a science fiction film released in 2005 exploring themes of dystopia, space invasion, alien, priest, astronomer, soldier. Directed by David Michael Latt, it stars C. Thomas Howell, Rhett Giles, Jake Busey. 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.

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