Laden with Academy Award winning special effects, this chilling adaptation of H.G. Wells frightening novel detailing a Martian invasion delivers fiery thrills, laser hot action and unrelenting, edge of your seat suspense. Gene Barry and Ann Robinson are among the humans intrigued when a meteor like object crashes to Earth but its occupants are definitely not friendly. The assault on Earth is underway and the Martian machines hovering swan shaped vehicles of destruction are both beautiful and terrifying as they cut a relentless path of annihilation. Produced by George pal and directed by Byron Haskin, The War of the Worlds is widely regarded as one of the greatest sci fi films of all time and received three Oscar nominations.