William Cameron Menzies brings his extensive visual training as a production designer to bear on Invaders from Mars.

…still works as well if not better than the 80’s remake, largely because of what William Cameraon Menzies brings to the party...his vision is what makes Invaders from Mars a collectors item, not just for sci-fi fans but for cineastes in general….

Although it is hindered by wooden acting and some low-grade effects and costumes, it nonetheless embodies so much cleverness and ingenuity in its overall design and effect that you forgive the visible zippers and hammy lines of dialogue.

While not what I can see as a signature sci-fi film compared to other classics I had a greater response to, there’s certainly a lot to like about Invaders From Mars.