Invaders From Mars (Welcome To The Basement)

[@leoinsf]

At 84 years of age, I saw this movie in the theater in the 50's. I absolutely loved it. Of course, not being in the gaming generation or used to computer-animated effects, I saw this movie with the innocent eyes of a 50's kid and, for the time, this was groundbreaking. As a 50's kid, the movie was compelling, scary, and intimidating. Seeing it in my later years, I found the movie well done, very involving, and strangely unforgettable. (That last scene where the saucer lands again gave a dreamlike quality to the movie and for me, my imagination took off. Yes, it could be considered a relic of the primitive "Destination Moon" period of sci fi, however, I found its complexities and surprising turns very up-to-date. Cameron Menzies did a magnificent job on this movie and, in my estimation, he made this movie memorable. The later version of this movie was good, but I liked the original better!!!

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Thanks for sharing your memories, Leo!

[@VonPunk]

Glad you did this, its a childhood fave of mine. When I was a youngster in the 80's (England) BBC2 used to show old movies on Saturday in the daytime when the TV was not being hogged by anyone else in the house so I could watch them. I think Invisible Man (with Claude Rains), Invaders From Mars, Them & Creature From The Black Lagoon were my favourites. Great memories.

[@MrHypnofan]

Ah, Mu-TANTS, the gigawatts/jigawatts of the 1950's.

[@PokerJoker811]

This seemed like a weird, hokey alien film at first, but I think you guys nailed what it's really about at the end: The Red Scare. This is what people were afraid of. The collective paranoia of the era was that communists would sneak in, they'd look and act like everyone else, but they'd attempt to supplant their communities and destroy their military and law enforcement operations to benefit Mother Russia (or something to that effect). I think the biggest hint towards that was the bright and vivid red light in the alien cave. It's a not very subtle way of telling the viewer "This is what you must fear!"

[@endorbr]

It's 4 am and yet mom looks absolutely fabulous.

[@SuperAussm]

Wait hold up, the great Creg doesn't know what a Xenomorph is, Get this man 2 CC's of Aliens pronto!!

[@Orlor]

The child star in this movie went on to play a cop in the remake. His line was "I haven't been up this hill in a long time!"

[@samvimes9510]

3:18 well what did you expect Matt? Everyone loves Xenomorphs. Shoulda got him one of NECA's figures, that really would have blown his mind.

[@Josh_Freeman]

I had so many nightmares growing up about people with an x on their necks because of this movie. Thanks for bringing back that horror!

[@barrymcgovern3666]

Tanks a million...

[@Hedgpig]

lmao... 1953 Producer: Okay, the war is over, let's make a movie. What can we get a lot of for cheap? Tanks aaaaand... condoms... I think I've got an idea!

[@LarryPokeTrainer]

Cool Cat Saves the Kids is one of the true masterpieces of our generation.

[@QueenInYell0w]

LarryPokeTrainer There he is!

[@stevebob240]

LarryPokeTrainer Thah kid kick sand in Cool Cat face

[@LarryPokeTrainer]

stevebob240 there he is

[@presidentbartlett4580]

I guess Craig must have a soft spot for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

[@CounterNerd]

I like the music you use while Matt introduce a movie. It's mystical! Like the old leather couch!

[@BAMikeyD]

This was my favorite episode to date! I haven't laughed out loud so often in a long time.

[@Automage45]

Called my dad and asked him if he said gee willikers growing up... He was born in 46. He said yes because a lot of family's didn't allow swearing. His friends moms would get mad at him when he sad gees because she would say "i know what your trying to say"

[@0mink0]

18:47 Craig's attitude towards alien invasion is basically Aaron's attitude to prison: "Give me the butt sex and put me down."

[@kathleenhorner9296]

You guys are hilarious! We just got through watching Invaders From Mars...an annual tradition and your humourous review capped off the night. Subcribed!

[@aida666dead]

A very fitting Misfits vinyl you have there :)

[@smallmanbigmouth2699]

It’s got both “I Turned Into A Martian” (my 2nd fave Misfits song behind Bullet) and “Astro Zombies”, both rather appropriate!

[@WalkingBiohazard]

Thanks, Matt! I HAD forgotten about "Beethoven's Christmas Adventure", but then you reminded me of that turd!

[@GB-sh9st]

I love sci-fi July and this Invaders from Mars episode, great analysis and humor. Thank you to everyone involved with or supporting this show, the best film-related show on YT imo. Matt&Craig: Have you seen my favorite heist movie, Heat, with Robert Dinero and Al Pacino, directed by Michael Mann? (of 80's Miami Vice fame and '06 infamy?)

[@KaptainSpaulding]

As a kid I loved this film. It has stuck in my mind since childhood. When I watch it now it is kind of corny but you guys hit the nail on the head. It is a 50's microcosm. Really enjoyed your review on this one. Thanks.

[@stevedaly1440]

It's always a great Friday when I see your show pop up on my subscriptions. Thanks for picking out those odd and interesting films. And that new cat. He is soooo beautiful. A little ball of fur.

[@MasterofPuberty]

Those are exactly my feelings on Time Travel movies! I love them.

[@terrysilvester4720]

Under The Skin was brilliant!

[@BSGA22]

gee willikers fellas, Tanks for the great video.

[@mikecronis]

For Craig: Time after Time (1979)? Quite good.

[@TheACanning]

Great flick, I believe this has been covered in Seen It in the past.

[@MatthewSchellGaming]

Have you seen "Jimi: All Is by My Side"? It was the Hendrix movie I wanted, except for the fact they couldn't use the music, but have been putting it off because of the reviews.

[@RichGilly]

Wow, I checked KZbin at the right time. You guys must have uploaded this around 11 minutes ago...

[@CujoBD.]

"I wanna show you the sink hole that made me abusive." - Fucking dying. The comments you guys make are comedic gold sometimes.

[@MrSandpaperCondom]

You guys make such a great show. Thank you.

[@musclesmarinara88]

speaking of candy movies, these kind of movies are my candy movies. i really love 50's sci-fi and monster movies matter how good or bad they are

[@LaughingOwlKiller]

One of my favorite parts of Predator is Arnie's Roar of Challenge.

[@chickenringsonionwings1361]

You guys make me laugh even in the most trying times of my life, I love everything you do. Blame Society 4 LYF!!!!

[@breckwilson4456]

One of my favourite movies from my childhood. Love me some scifi b movie goodness.

[@Keaggan]

Great episode guys! I remember seeing that 1986 version which I thought was cheesy but still had the better ideas. Ever think of doing a comparison of different versions of the same movie?

[@SquigglyP]

The interesting thing about that movie is that the aliens needed copper and their technology was like this weird bio-mechanical crap that needed copper to run. The kid gets a laser gun in the movie that requires him to jam pennies into it to get it to fire. Weird but interesting take on the concept.

[@JesTr82]

Holy shit! Most of these movie you review I've never seen. However, this one I saw when I was a kid. I saw the US version broadcast on TV.

[@isakscherlund]

I have to say i found the "It was all a dream" ending more interesting. I dunno, just the thought of it all being a dream and then happening all over again just gives me that ... "The end is never" feeling.

[@devekut2]

thoughtful flik reviews. what a concept. Thx, guys.

[@SuperPrinnyDood]

This version was good but as a kid I was scared by the Toby Hooper remake of invaders from Mars.

[@TheWrackedBrain]

I was surprised you didn't mention Carpenter's The Thing (1982) for Invasion Movies - it seems unlikely that you guys haven't seen it. It's so good - up there with Alien for my all time favourite scifi/horrors.

[@nevet1212]

Have you seen the 1980 film Flash Gordon? Being one of only two films with a soundtrack by Queen I had to pick it up a few years back and has become one of my favorite movies to just suspend my disbelief. Completely ridiculous visuals and effects, campy in the extreme, but still a charming movie, seen it?

[@BlazeHedgehog]

I wonder of Matt and Craig have seen Xtro? Invaders From Mars made me think of it, and it's a really bizarre british sci-fi horror movie.

[@jasonterschak5065]

All right, Misfits Walk Amung Us. Great album.

[@hitokiriheero]

Craig... Jersey is the Garden State! Florida is the Sunshine State.

[@emilyeisenheim2630]

You two guys with this awsome show are my youtube candies

[@shoggi5384]

I am vaguely remember that there was a remake of this movie made at some point in the 80s. I think it mostly stayed in my head because the actor that played the Boy in the original played the Sheriff in the remake. Can't really remember if it was good or not.

[@BobfishAlmighty]

I saw this about twenty-five years ago, when I was around 11 or so. It was on at about two in the afternoon and it scared the living shit out of me!

[@peterperez1086]

You guys are awesome 👏 I love this shit! I watch this show every so often and it brings me so much joy !!!!! Rumble fish would be a kickass flick to do ! Matt Dillon prologue to the outsiders , Coppola and Mickey Rourke

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

I never would have thought that the mother character could be sexy, but then I saw her put the kid away with the partially opened shirt. Oh yeah.

[@westernnoir4808]

Hokey but as a kid, wow. It has a very unique and cool soundtrack which sounds other worldly with choir voices.

[@caturdaynite7217]

Misfits album, jump in the pit, I love you guys!

[@presidentbartlett4580]

The original Solaris would be a great pick for the final episode of sci fi July

[@0mink0]

President Bartlett I suggested this before, I hope they do it sometime.

[@caesar349]

President Bartlett such a great movie and book. That horse shit remake was god awful

[@Diabolik771]

Best Misfits album of all right there.

[@dsrsp]

Best web show imo. What about Annie Hall? Have you guys seen it? It brings a lot of good memories of me and my dad watching movies on week nights. Woody Allen was one of his favorites.

[@jhagen22]

Another great episode guys! Any chance you guys saw the 1986 remake? Still oddball, but with fancier effects.

[@brentottoson6974]

One of my favorites. The alien neck needle gave me nightmares for years. Good times. Have you seen "Them!"? Another great creature movie. Most likely a response to the popularity of "Godzilla."

[@atomicdawg4489]

I love the original Invaders from Mars, so glad you guys watched it. Have you seen the 80s remake? Love to hear your thoughts on that one.

[@QuellicheilMarza]

I totally agree with Craig!

[@400KrispyKremes]

It looks like Matt lost a lot of weight. He looks svelte.

[@MrKoraskov]

400KrispyKremes The first thing I said when I started the video was "Damn, Matt! Nice job!"

[@400KrispyKremes]

Mr. Koraskov I know right? He looks great.

[@spr35441]

I'm trying to get svelte myself but then I saw your profile picture

[@400KrispyKremes]

Sean Rossick lol

[@JamBear]

400KrispyKremes That's a weird thing to notice. Are you tracking it? Have you made measurements?

[@archstanton33]

I wonder if either of you have seen Burt Reynold's 1978 film Hooper. A let down in comparison to his previous picture (Smokey and the Bandit), but fun none the less.

[@Officialhelpkenet]

If you want to watch another Swedish movie you should watch Sweden's first animated feature film "Dunderklumpen!" from 1974. It makes you want to go out into the Swedish mountains and experience nature's magic.

[@casono]

Mars Attacks was one of the first movies I saw as a kid. I Iiked it because of the goofy sounds the aliens make. I think the others were The Day the Earth Stood Still and Last Man on Earth or something like that. I was born in 94.

[@cyborgecho8027]

The bubble room reminded me of another alien cavern which appears in the X-Files episode "Gender Bender." It had the same bubbly, glistening, kind of purple feel. That episode features art by H.R Giger, the very artist behind the design of Craig's xenomorph pal! Since you both enjoyed the visuals of Under the Skin, you should check out the music video for "How's That" by FKA Twigs.

[@StoredMars]

Have you seen the remake of this? I think it came out in the 80's, it's pretty good.

[@okeeffeboring182]

I forgot how great this movie was

[@NiceFoilHat]

This is unrelated to movies, but I wonder if Craig has read any manga? Two of my favorite series are time travel stories that he might find interesting. One is Jin, a story about a brain surgeon who is transported back to the end of the Edo period and the other is A Chef of Nobunaga, about a chef transported back to the Sengoku period. Both well written and they really scratch that time travel story itch for me.

[@calamusgladiofortior2814]

I feel like this movie needed more tanks.

[@MrMLGuel]

I've actually seen the 80s remake of this movie that was directed by Tobe Hooper. It wasn't anything special but if you guys end up watching it, I would like to know what you think.

[@hadassah179]

The green dopey marshans look borrowed from the Dr. Suess character collection. I'd be curious to know what neighbors' reactions would be seeing someone wearing a fully covered green onezy walking down the street out there window at night.

[@PrivateAccountXSG]

love the show

[@presidentbartlett4580]

Great episode! Watch Quatermass and the Pit!!!!!

[@david6692]

Hey guys! Great video. Yall should watch the critically acclaimed Australian horror movie "The Babadook". I have seen it multiple times and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@JimNorth2172]

But the whole thing with Mars Attacks is that it's supposed to be cathartic watching all the jerks and idiots and assholes get blasted by the Martians, and then watching the Martians (who are also jerks and idiots and assholes) get head-blooied in turn! Note that the very few folks who actually survived to the end also happened to be the very few actually decent characters in the film.

[@Kheravoun]

I hope that's the Jem & the Holograms "The Misfits" vinly in the background.

[@Neavi9]

Have you guys seen Four Rooms? Its one of my favorites and I think you would like it.

[@smallmanbigmouth2699]

I’m willing to bet that green Martian make up is highly toxic, 😂

[@dotsonpaper]

SedaGIVE!

[@thebeatlepacoproject126]

You should watch Barbarella.

[@sethsword15]

salt n pepper and heavy D up in the limousine!

[@quils9893]

Misfits album in the background:)

[@elink2k1]

Let me tell you about 'movie candy'... Time displacement, Alien invasions, natural disaster, Giant Fighting Monsters. The mashup:' Live, Die, Repeat', and my Candy of Candies: 'Destroy All Monster' Discribed as - Female aliens take control of Earth's monsters and begin using them to destroy the human race. 11 bad ASS monsters... Eleven!!! Btw:Skyline and Battle:LA are some great candy too.

[@dresden51]

I have a movie suggestion, though I am sure I've made it once before, I do not mean to pester. The Enemy Below from 1957 staring Robert Mitchum and Curd Jürgens. I found the film to be a good humanization of soldiers who fight and it is one of my favorite movies. If you've seen it, tell me what you two have thought and if you haven't, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

[@Lilly_Belle]

Hold on, Craig doesn't know what a Xenomorph is..? I find it hard to believe he's never encountered an "Alien," "Predator," or "Alien VS Predator" film. Please tell me he has. Dear God, tell me he knows who Sigourney Weaver is.

[@kavinskysmith4094]

Hey have you guys seen Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th dimension? as it may explain some of the abruptness and curtness of a certain person, an actor and a director, who keeps poping up in the movies you guys review. and I seriously dont want to spoil it or the movie by saying who and why, as that is the worst thing you can do with the jokes and the plot of this movie, as I made those mistakes, and it damaged just how much fun the jokes were. see it cold, a 100% cold if you can.

[@JohnnyMarsBar]

jesus this colonel uses my command & conquer tactic to just build and deploy 70 billion tanks

[@edgypeopletheater1031]

Hard to choose

[@KyleDevy]

Scarlett, the best actress to white wash films

[@looneytoon76]

There was a remake in the 80's starring SNL's Larraine Newman. Have you seen The Stuff starring another SNL star Garrett Morris?

[@8-bitgeorgelucas809]

You guys should watch Ned Kelly, the 1970 version with Mick Jagger.

[@MACHIN3GUNN3R]

Craig you look like Tony's friend from dazed and confused

[@OneUponADime]

Damn Matt, what diet are you on??? I have to get in on that!!

[@varagor23]

If you like Curtis Armstrong, check out the podcast Harmontown, he gas many guest appearances there.

[@Fubsy555]

My movie "candy" is break dancing movies because it's something I could never do.

[@CrimsonVocals]

So Craig gets excited by things that are shiny and dark ... amazed by Scarlett Johansson's goop that absorbs light and yet is reflective ... Black PVC Dominatrix fetish. I'll show myself out. . . .

[@tecumsehcristero]

David and his slappy pappy

[@calvinjluther]

I'm going to keep recommending Batman: Mask of the Phantasm until you two watch it. Though I guess I shouldn't assume you'll watch it next week or whatever.

[@RegdarKhrast]

How about that, a fellow Burqueno.

[@ukmoore]

Ray was a great movie. What the hell is Matt smoking?

[@CaptChrispy]

Also the main Talosians from Star Trek's 'The Cage' were ostensibly male but were played by women and dubbed by men. I'm surprised you don't think people say 'Gee'; I'm sure I've heard yous say it from time to time (although usually ironically). It's a kind of euphemism along with 'Geez' and 'Gee Whiz'; I'm surprised they let Marty exclaim "JESUS CHRIST!" so often in BTTF.