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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave

  • Video
  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
2.1/10
4.2K
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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Horror
The aliens return to complete their plan of human domination, launching a second wave of attacks that threaten to destroy what is left of humanity.The aliens return to complete their plan of human domination, launching a second wave of attacks that threaten to destroy what is left of humanity.The aliens return to complete their plan of human domination, launching a second wave of attacks that threaten to destroy what is left of humanity.
IMDb RATING
2.1/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • C. Thomas Howell
  • Writers
    • Steve Bevilacqua(story)
    • Eric Forsberg
    • David Michael Latt
  • Stars
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Christopher Reid
    • Kim Little
Top credits
  • Director
    • C. Thomas Howell
  • Writers
    • Steve Bevilacqua(story)
    • Eric Forsberg
    • David Michael Latt
  • Stars
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Christopher Reid
    • Kim Little
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 88User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    C. Thomas Howell and Kim Little in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    C. Thomas Howell and Christopher Reid in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
    Jonathan Levit, Fred Griffith, and Jason S. Gray in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)

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    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • George Herbertas George Herbert
    Christopher Reid
    Christopher Reid
    • Peteas Pete
    Kim Little
    Kim Little
    • Victoria Reedas Victoria Reed
    Jonathan Levit
    Jonathan Levit
    • Gormanas Gorman
    Danna Brady
    • Sissyas Sissy
    Fred Griffith
    Fred Griffith
    • Major Krameras Major Kramer
    Darren Dalton
    Darren Dalton
    • Shacklefordas Shackleford
    David Regal
    • Finiusas Finius
    Leslie Gomez
    • Charlezeas Charleze
    Zack Beseda
    • Squid killeras Squid killer
    Jason S. Gray
    • Stingrayas Stingray
    Jonathan Nation
    Jonathan Nation
    • Stramas Stram
    Murray SawChuck
    Murray SawChuck
    • Tobiasas Tobias
    Rebecca Baril
    • Selmaas Selma
    Liam Howell
    • Liamas Liam
    Dashiell Howell
    • Alex Herbertas Alex Herbert
    Oliver Rayon
    Oliver Rayon
    • 873 Charlieas 873 Charlie
    Lisa Carducci
    • Motheras Mother
    • Director
      • C. Thomas Howell
    • Writers
      • Steve Bevilacqua(story)
      • Eric Forsberg
      • David Michael Latt
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The sounds coming from Alex's hand-held video game are from the classic arcade game "Defender," in which the player fights aliens attempting to kidnap humans, which mirrors the basic plot of "War of the Worlds."
    • Goofs
      When Dr. Herbert runs out of fuel, he locates a "gas" station and uses his food coupons for by 3 gallons of gas. The Dodge pick up he is driving is a diesel (as can be seen obviously in a later scene, right after his son is taken). Gas wouldn't do him much good.
    • Quotes

      Victoria: We have no fleet left, no army, no one way ship.

      Gorman: That's right.

      Victoria: [pause] Wanna get drunk?

    • Connections
      Features War of the Worlds (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      You Came Into My Life
      Music by Ralph Rieckermann

      Sung by John (Brown) Reese

    User reviews88

    Review
    Top review
    1/10
    Not worth spending an hour and a half
    I've never seen anything so boring...

    From the story (which is basically a mix between War of the World and Independence Day) to the acting (I was wondering if one can still call that acting since the trees in the forest have more attitude than the actual actors)....

    Not mentioning the special effects (a little "ziiiiip" and a ray to make people disappear).

    This movie had no budget and wanted to look like a million-dollar movie but frankly it was just painful to watch...

    Now directing... well what can I say? ... we all know C. Thomas Howell as an actor ... so let me know that he is twice as bad as a director... there's basically no direction at all...

    It's always sad to see someone like a former A-list actor becoming something like this but take my advice... do not buy or rent this movie.. keep your money for something worth it !
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    • marvinmartian
    • Apr 25, 2008

    FAQ1

    • Is this a sequel to Spielberg's 2005 War of the Worlds?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • War of the Worlds 2
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Anthill Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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