H.G. Wells' chilling novel ofia Martian invasion of Earth becomes even more frighteningiin this 1952 film adaptation that's widely regardedias one of theigreatest sci-fi movies of all time. It delivers eye-popping thrills, laser-hot action andiunrelenting, edge-of-your-seat suspense. No one who has seen theifilm's depiction of theiswan-shaped Martian machines-ticking andihissing menacinglyias they cut their path of destruction-will ever forget their ominous impact!