Experience the landmark science fiction classic, Invaders from Mars, now fully restored and presented on Blu-ray. Directed by Oscar-winner William Cameron Menzies, this film tells the chilling story of a young boy who witnesses a UFO landing and must convince skeptical adults that green, brainwashing monsters are taking over his small American town.

• Film restored in 4K and presented in High Definition.
• Directed by William Cameron Menzies (Things To Come).
• Features performances by Jimmy Hunt, Helena Carter, and Arthur Franz.
• Runtime of 1 hour and 13 minutes.
• Rated Parental Guidance.

In the dark of a stormy night, young David MacLean (Jimmy Hunt) sees a flying saucer land in a sandpit. Soon, the adults around him, including his parents, appear changed. Desperate, David teams up with physician Dr. Pat Blake (Helena Carter) and astronomer Dr. Stuart Kelston (Arthur Franz) to combat the invasion of the green, brainwashing monsters.

This edition is packed with extensive extras:

• Newly recorded audio commentary by Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw.
• Not Just A Dream: Designing Hope in Invaders From Mars (2026, 16 mins): Filmmaker Nic Wassell explores director William Cameron Menzies' design work.
• William Cameron Menzies: Architect of Dreams (2022, 16 mins): Interview with Menzies' granddaughter, Pamela Lauesen, by biographer James Curtis.
• Jimmy Hunt Saves the Planet (2022, 11 mins): The lead actor reflects on his starring role.
• Terror From Above (2022, 22 mins): Featurette with filmmakers John Landis and Joe Dante, editor Mark Goldblatt, and others.
• Before-and-after restoration clips introduced by restoration supervisor Scott MacQueen (2022, 7 mins).
• TCM Festival Introduction by John Sayles (2022, 7 mins).
• Ernest Dickerson on Invaders From Mars (2022, 5 mins): Introduction to a new trailer.
• European observatory sequence (9 mins).

• Brand: Bfi
• Format: Blu-ray
• Language: English
• Aspect Ratio: 4
• Run Time: 1 hour and 13 minutes
• Actors: Arthur Franz, Helena Carter, Hillary Brooke, Jimmy Hunt, Leif Erickson
• Director: William Cameron Menzies
• Release Date: 11 May 2026

Don't miss this essential piece of sci-fi cinema history, now fully restored for modern viewing.