War of the Worlds (2005)

A determined meteorologist must embark on a nationwide journey to find his son during a massive alien invasion that's goal is to exterminate the human race.

Director:

David Michael Latt

Writers:

H.G. Wells (novel), David Michael Latt

Stars:

C. Thomas Howell, Rhett Giles, Andrew Lauer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
C. Thomas Howell	...	George Herbert
Rhett Giles	...	Pastor Victor
Andrew Lauer	...	Sgt. Kerry Williams (as Andy Lauer)
Tinarie van Wyk Loots	...	Felicity Herbert
Jake Busey	...	Lt. Samuelson (as William Busey)
Dashiell Howell	...	Alex Herbert (as Dash Howell)
Peter Greene	...	Matt Herbert
Kim Little	...	Rebecca
Edward DeRuiter	...	Max (as Ed Deruiter)
Meredith Laine	...	Audrey
Matthew Jaeger	...	Jared
Cayman Mitchell	...	Jake
Luis de Amechazurra	...	Bill
Gary Robbins	...	Jules
Bernadette Perez	...	Elaine

Storyline

The story tells of a man named George Herbert who is separated from his wife and child when a Martian invasion begins. He tries to make his way to Washington, D.C. to reunite with them as the world is torn apart. But civilization is laid to ruin when a race of super aliens ultimately invades Earth!

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Plot Keywords:

alien | topless female nudity | breasts | search for family | loss of faith | 

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Taglines:

The Invasion Has Already Begun.

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sci-fi violence/gore, language and brief nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Is one of the very few films in which Peter Greene does not play a villain, criminal or bad guy.

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Goofs

When Samuelson shoots Williams in the head, you can already see a black circle (bullet hole) on his forehead before Samuelson fires.

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Quotes

George Herbert: Victor, we have rabies vaccines right here.
Pastor Victor: You're gonna give these beasts rabies?
George Herbert: No, I'm gonna inject toxins that can spread a deadly disease through their system.
Pastor Victor: We're gonna give them a virus?
George Herbert: Yes. Nothing's worked. The missiles, the bombs, guns, nothing. But this is life fighting life. Victor, this has a chance.
Pastor Victor: Right. How about I go out there and call them in now?
George Herbert: I didn't say it was a perfect plan. Do you have a better idea?

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Crazy Credits

Why are you still reading this? Go back to the video store and rent another Asylum film. You know you want to.

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User Reviews

for no money it's not bad

I am not a big fan of the Spielberg/Cruise version of this film. And so I must throw in with the more humble Latt/Howel version. C Thomas Howel had more heart and more sympathy that Cruise in the lead role (at least in my opinion). Now this is hard to imagine until you strip away everything thing in the Spielberg version that cost more than a thousand dollars. There would be nothing left, no special effects, no sets, no Cruise. Because I doubt that anything cost more than a cool grand in the David Michael Latt version. So, comparing apples to turnips I guess I have to go with the turnips. At least it gives independent movies a shot at the epic science fiction disaster market.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 June 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

Filming Locations:

Agua Dulce, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Asylum

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1