Characters & Themes
H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds (2005) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Directed by
- David Michael Latt
- Starring
- Jake Busey, Peter Greene, C. Thomas Howell, Rhett Giles, Sarah Lieving, Leigh Scott
The invasion has already begun. In this modern retelling of H.G. Wells’ classic sci‑fi horror, a super‑powered alien race devastates humanity as massive walkers sweep across the globe in a blink of an eye, crushing cities and tearing flesh from bone. Amid the chaos, one man races to discover the single weapon that could turn the tide for mankind.
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Where to Watch H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds (2005)
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