A crew of Martians overhears a radio broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" coming from Earth, and, thinking the Martian fleet is attacking Earth, they land their broken-down ship in a backwater mid-American town. As luck would have it, they land on Halloween and get mistaken for trick-or-treaters. Comedy ensues as the Martians try to get taken seriously.
Practical Effects
Rubber-suit aliens that look like angry Halloween decorations.
Costume
Martian armor designed by someone who hated the budget.
Director
Patrick Read Johnson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Royal Dano, who plays Wrenchmuller, was literally the voice of Abraham Lincoln in Disney's Hall of Presidents for decades.
This bombed in theaters but became a cable TV staple, proving that 'so bad it's good' has always been a viable distribution strategy.
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