Invaders from Mars - April 22, 1953

Sci-Fi 5

English - April 22, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.67 MB - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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The first sci-fi film distributed in color featured a boy's nightmare and a disembodied Martian head calling the shots. On this day in 1953, "Invaders from Mars" cemented its place in history and quickly became a cult classic.

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry