in 2001, writing, "One of the most obnoxious sci-fi films ever. It offers Hollywood's silly response to the 1950s 'Red Scare' sweeping the country". British critic Leslie Halliwell described the film as "lunatic farrago that has to be seen to be believed". References External links Red Planet Mars at the official Andrea King web site - the complete film 1952 films 1950s science fiction films American anti-communist propaganda films American black-and-white films American films based on plays American science fiction films Films directed by Harry Horner Mars in film United Artists films 1952 directorial debut films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films Films with screenplays by John L. Balderston Films based on works by John L. Balderston