H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds is a science fiction horror mockbuster by The Asylum. It is one of three 2005 film adaptations of H. G. Wells' 1898 science fiction novel The War of the Worlds. Much like Steven Spielberg's film version, War of the Worlds is a modernized adaptation, but was released by independent production company The Asylum, whose budget may be more on par with the Pendragon film version. No theatrical release date had been planned; instead the film was a direct-to-DVD release. All three were released in June of the same year. The story tells the experience of an astronomer,... George Herbert , who is separated from his wife and son when a Martian army invades the planet, driving massive "walkers". He tries to make his way to Washington, D.C. to reunite with them as the human race faces extinction. Unlike other adaptations, The Asylum intended to make this War of the Worlds film more of a horror film. It was rated R in the United States and 15 in the United Kingdom for strong violence and gore, language and some nudity.
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| Release date: | June 28, 2005 |
| Directed by: | David Michael Latt |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 90 Minutes |
| Producer: | David Rimawi |
| Editor: | David Michael Latt |
| Music by: | Ralph Rieckermann |
| Screenplay by: | Carlos De Los Rios, H. G. Wells, David Michael Latt |
| Estimated budget: | $1,000,000 |
| Adapted from: | The War of the Worlds |
| Genre: | Science Fiction, Thriller, Action |