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The War of the Worlds (1953)
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- Jun 5, 2026
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Summary
The Martians are here and they're out for blood. Or rather, your complete and utter vaporization from the face of the earth. Run to the hills as these invaders withstand everything from A-bombs to bibles. Is there nothing that can stop them? We discuss this and more: special effects wizardry, Cold War thematic underpinnings, its legacy ( Mars Attacks and Independence Day anyone?) and the legacy of H.G. Wells' original novel that continues to challenge our notions of war and conquest. Ah, just a little lighthearted conversation you know? But thank you all for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju , leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at [email protected], or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Maximum Overdrive (1986) TRAILERS AND CLIPS The War of the Worlds (1953); When Worlds Collide (1951); Conquest of Space (1955); Invaders from Mars (1953); The Time Machine (1960) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS Substack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine Plays by Vincent S. Hannam Zack Linder & the Zack Pack "Saturn as Seen from Titan" painting by Chesley Bonestell Mothra Day & Festival GFest 2026 Catzen Cafe & Kaijune Lineup Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The War of the Worlds (1953) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.