Actually, Gareee is referring to a "direct to video" release, not the major budget Paramount production. Many Wells fans were eagerly awaiting this version as it was supposed to a closer adaptation of the original novel, set at the turn of the century (from 19th to 20th). The producer, a Mr. Timothy Hines, claimed it had a major budget, was filmed on location in England, etc. Let's just say his statements were "less than accurate". It was recorded one single chip video (not even a pro grade camera) around Seattle, WA. Unless a couple of the performers had migated from England, no one was British and it showed in the horrid "accents". And members of this site could have created far more convincing visuals. Case in point, when the first victims were struck with the heat-ray, they lapse dissole to what appears suspiciously like the old Poser 3 or Zygote skeletons, low poly and untextured. More embarrassing, after the "flesh" has disappeared, the skeletons having fallen to the ground, continue to writhe and contort! In fact, the geometry folds in upon itself (you know, the effect when "limits" are not activated in Poser). Many people were hoping for a more authentic story (compared to the Spielberg film) and thus had high hopes for this version. What we got was...disappointing (putting it politely). Sincerely, Bill

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