Ep. 167 Invaders From Mars (1986)

David Gardner (Hunter Carson) reacts with shock as Martians turn his world upside down in the Tone Hooper 1986 cult film "Invaders From Mars."

A young boy struggles to warn his community about an Alien invasion in this 80’s remake. Tune in as Chris talks Tobe Hooper, SFX, & strange offerings as the LSCE screen’s the 1986 cult classic “Invaders From Mars.” Join us!

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