Invasion, U.S.A.
Invasion, U.S.A.

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Invasion, U.S.A.

1952
Movie
73 min
English

A group of American witness the deadly invasion of the United States by the Soviet Union.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Ward BondGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a series of meteors strike the United States, the surviving inhabitants discover that these celestial bodies contain extraterrestrial invaders. These aliens, disguised as ordinary humans, begin to infiltrate American society with the aim of taking over the country. A small group of determined individuals must race against time to expose and defeat the alien threat before it's too late.

Critical Reception

This low-budget science fiction film is remembered for its stark depiction of Cold War paranoia and McCarthy-era anxieties. While not a critical darling, its B-movie charm and thematic relevance to the fears of the time have given it a cult following.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of paranoia and propaganda themes.

  • Noted for its low-budget but impactful portrayal of an alien invasion.

  • Considered a classic example of 1950s B-movie sci-fi.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's chilling reflection of Cold War fears and its surprisingly effective suspense, despite its limited budget.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Albert Zugsmith, who was known for his exploitation films and later produced 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' and 'Night of the Northattack'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

More of a "what if?" documentary philosophising about the invasion of the USA by a ruthless, well equipped, strategically savvy "Enemy" than an action feature. It might be the Russians, or the Nazis - it certainly isn't from outer space... ...