INVADERS FROM MARS (1953) — 4K Restoration!
June 21 : 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
“Achieves a brilliant nightmarish quality by brooding atmosphere and imagery… one of the most unusual films of the fifties.” – The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies
FROM OUT OF SPACE… CAME HORDES OF GREEN MONSTERS!!
In the early 1950s, Cold War tensions and the burgeoning space race created a heady mix of paranoia and unbridled creativity as filmmakers speculated as to the marvels—and horrors—that lay beyond the stars. Among those leading the charge, William Cameron Menzies’ INVADERS FROM MARS terrified audiences upon its release in 1953 with its chilling vision of an insidious alien attack on small-town Americana. As the aliens make a dad turn against his own son, it’s the perfect film for Father’s Day!
On a dark and stormy night, a young boy, David McLean (Jimmy Hunt, Pitfall), observes what appears to be a flying saucer crash-landing in his town. Shortly thereafter, the grown-ups—including his own parents—begin acting decidedly strangely. Convinced there’s a link between this epidemic of bizarre behavior and what he witnessed that night, David turns to local health official Dr. Blake (Helena Carter) for help. But can these two unlikely heroes, together with astronomer Dr. Kelston (Arthur Franz), withstand the might of a full-blown invasion from outer space?
A landmark in sci-fi cinema, Invaders from Mars inspired filmmakers as wide-ranging as Don Coscarelli (Phantasm), Brad Bird (The Iron Giant) and John Carpenter (The Thing). Fully restored for its 70th anniversary, this trend-setting Atom Age classic unleashes its spine-tingling terror!
OTHER WORLDS brings you to strange new realms through science fiction and fantasy. Featuring classics, hidden gems, and cult favorites, this series offers a mind-bending retreat from our mundane reality.
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- All seats are first-come, first-served.
- The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
- All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
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