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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)

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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:13 pm Post subject: The Day Mars Invaded Earth (1963) |
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A different kind of Martian invasion story, reminiscent of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers".
After NASA lands a space probe on Mars, a scientist involved with the project returns home from a trip with his wife and kids to find their house occupied by a family of exact duplicates. Be forewarned: no happy ending here.
Produced and directed by Maurey Dexter from a screenplay by Harry Spalding (who wrote "Curse of the Fly"). Also starring William Mims, Betty Beall, and Marie Windsor. _________________ ____________
Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)
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MetroPolly Space Ranger
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This isn't horrible, but you'd be hard pressed to call it a sci-fi movie until near the end. For most of the film, it feels more like a supernatural or psychological horror movie. |
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bulldogtrekker Space Sector Admiral

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Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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I liked the Mars probe scene but there isn't enough sci-fi in the movie to make me happy. It reminds me of an Alfred Hitchcock TV episode (not one specific episode, but that style of storytelling). |
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)

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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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A fun trailer for a relative dull movie, but I'm a real sucker for these things (just call me "trailer trash" ) and this one is pure catnip!
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__________ The Day Mars Invaded Earth - Trailer
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)

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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Here's another YouTube member who has created Drive-in Double Feature videos which include a vintage drive-in "welcome messages”, the trailer for the movies, and a double feature
It even has those great old “snack bar” promos during intermission!
"So, get comfortable, folks! Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!"
Enjoy!_
It Conquered the World & The Day Mars Invaded Earth
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~ The Space Children (1958) |
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