The War of the Worlds VHS Tape

The War of the Worlds (1953) is a landmark science fiction thriller directed by Byron Haskin and produced by George Pal. Adapted from H.G. Wells' 1898 novel, the film relocates the story from Victorian England to 1950s Southern California. It stars Gene Barry as Dr. Clayton Forrester and Ann Robinson as Sylvia Van Buren, who witness a Martian invasion that threatens humanity. Renowned for its groundbreaking special effects, the film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and was later selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.