It's A Science Fiction Classic When Martians Instigate "The War of the Worlds"- Tonight!

Posted on February 28, 2026

Tonight on MeTV- we are happy to bring you a movie we have been trying to get for quite a while- a classic science fiction film of the early 50s, based on an iconic tale by H.G. Wells. It pits humanity against a frightening invasion from the red planet-depicted with amazing special effects for the era. Get ready to take up arms for the “The War of the Worlds”!

This 1953 movie begins with an imitation of the old movie newsreels- talking about the wars we have endured and issuing a warning about the use of super weapons in future battles. Then, we get a lecture by none other than Sir Cedric Hardwicke about the universe and the deterioration of the planet Mars-which sends its inhabitants into the universe to find a new place to live.

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