Battle of the Worlds story

movie: Battle of the Worlds (1961) · 1961

A romantically involved pair of scientists learn they must deal with a rogue planet, dubbed the "The Outsider", that has entered the solar system and is on a collision course with Earth.

13 total · 4 major · 9 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
attack from outer space by a powerful conquering enemy major The rogue planet aliens tried to conquer the Earth.
close encounter with a passing astronomical object major A team of scientists discover a rogue planet from another galaxy, dubbed the "The Outsider", has entered the solar system will collide with Earth.
engaged couple major Dr. Fred Steele and Eve Barnett.
romantic love major Dr. Fred Steele and Eve Barnett.
colonization of Mars minor There was a base on Mars.
colonization of the Moon minor It was mentioned that there was a base on the Moon.
flying saucer minor A fleet of flying saucers from the rogue planet attacked the Earth.
interplanetary space travel minor Professor Benson and other scientists flew to the rogue planet in a rocket ship.
mass hysteria minor The coming of the rogue planet trigged mass hysteria around the Earth.
master and pet minor Professor Benson's dog was looking for him after Benson died.