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The Day Mars Invaded Earth poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.8 / 100
1962·Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 10m

THE DAY MARS INVADED EARTH

“Strange Invisible Astro-Energy Unleashed Leaves Mankind A Human Shell As It Destroys His Body And Brain!”

Martians replace scientist & his family to pave way for invasion.

Above the Line
Maury Dexter·DirectorHarry Spalding·WriterJohn M. Nickolaus Jr.·Director of PhotographyRichard La Salle·Original Music ComposerJodie Copelan·Supervising Film Editor
Cast
Kent Taylor·Dr. David FieldingMarie Windsor·Claire FieldingWilliam Mims·Dr. Web SpencerBetty Beall·Judi FieldingLowell Brown·Frank HazardGregg Shank·Rocky FieldingHenrietta Moore·Miss MooreTroy Melton·Police OfficerGeorge Riley·Cab Driver
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 3
Maury Dexter·DirectorClarence Eurist·Assistant DirectorDixie McCoy·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Harry Spalding·Writer
Camera· 1
John M. Nickolaus Jr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jodie Copelan·Supervising Film Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Richard La Salle·Original Music ComposerRichard La Salle·Conductor
Art & Design· 3
Harry Ross·Makeup Artist"Jockey" Liebgold·Property MasterHarry Reif·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Maury Dexter·ProducerHarold E. Knox·Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
56.8
OF 100
Master Score
4.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Day Mars Invaded Earth's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F58428
#1E4C2F
#FFFFFF
Mood
Terrifying, Suspenseful, Fearful
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a group of five people in the lower half, looking upwards with expressions of fear and alarm. Above them, two large, dark-skinned hand”

sci-fihorror
Key Elements
Two Large Hands
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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