What do the aliens want in War of the Worlds?
The invaders were interested in humans as food animals. When they came here before, humans were very scarce. The aliens left their hidden machines and departed, patiently observing the Earth until humans would multiply to the requisite numbers – and then they came back, to take over.
What was the orange liquid in War of the Worlds?
This is shown in the end when the hatch opens up, and you see a large amount of the orange fluid escape, followed by the alien's arm. The orange color could be an indication of immunological compromise in the aliens or their vehicles, perhaps damage to the internal environment in which the aliens work.
What was the red stuff in War of the Worlds?
In the 2005 adaptation of War of the Worlds by Steven Spielberg, the red weed is portrayed as a form of fast-growing vine and is clearly intentional. The plant is brought by the alien invaders to be used to aeriform or mark their territory on Earth, and possibly be used as a food source.
What are the aliens spraying in War of the Worlds?
The aliens crash to Earth in cylinders, which more closely resemble a meteorite (a similar aspect was used in the 1953 film adaptation), and spread their red weed during the invasion.
Why did the aliens take the babies in War of the Worlds?
Emily has discovered that the aliens are actually humanoid and are harvesting human babies in an attempt to cure their own degenerative condition.
Why did the tripods have a horn?
It's simply a scary warning for the audience the death beams ar'a comin'. In the book it felt as a way for the tripods (or, rather, the Martians) to induce fear in humankind.
What are the tripods spraying in War of the Worlds?
The red mist was blood. That's why Tom Cruise's character was so freaked out when he saw it running down the walls in the basement. The tripods were essentially grinding up the humans and spraying the pulp on the ground.
What does the black smoke Do in War of the Worlds?
The black smoke, or black powder may be a fictional toxic gas in H. G. Wells' fantasy novel The War of the Worlds. It absolutely was utilized by the Martians to eliminate team of humans remotely, particularly artillery crews, before they might hearth.
How did Robbie survive in War of the Worlds?
He finds a grenade belt, allows himself to be captured and then gets sucked into the Tripod's interior, where he sets off the grenades. He survives because another captive - interestingly a soldier - helps him out, but it's obvious that Ray's plan is a suicidal one.
How did the machines get underground in War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds (2005 film) In this version the tripods were long ago brought to Earth, having been buried underground sometime in its distant past. The aliens instead travel in capsules to their buried machines, which transport them underground.
How did the tripods get on Earth?
The Masters discovered Earth on their stellar travels and decided to colonize it. They sent some Tripods on the planet to study the human race living on the planet. The Tripods were swiftly destroyed by the humans, displaying advanced warfare technology.
How many cylinders fell in The War of the Worlds?
Seven Martian cylinders fall in and near London over the course of the novel. The first lands in Woking, Surrey, with the rest scattered to the east and northeast toward central London.