In this episode, we reach back over 100 years to compare the sci-fi classic "The War of the Worlds" written by H. G. Wells to the 2005 movie adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg starring Tom Cruise. We discuss how this novel influenced the format of future works, the ways technology has changed since it was written, what not to do in an alien invasion, and so much more! Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Content Warnings: Graphic violence, destruction, death and mourning, dead bodies, body horror, mass panic, trauma, separation, survival crisis, child endangerment, emotional abuse Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * The War of the Worlds [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/76bb6f33-4a36-44a9-9edb-877ca8672510]By H.G. Wells * The War of the Worlds [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407304/]2005 movie adaptation * The War of the Worlds [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama)] radio broadcast Question of the Episode: * If you had to leave home, possibly never to return, what would you take with you? Share your opinions with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/basedonabookpodcast/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@basedonabookpodcast], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563242349371], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@basedonabookpodcast], or email us at [email protected] Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to "Based on a Book" on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/based-on-a-book/id1760337136] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4jeQpLLkQxs4gDNeekGvmd]! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/konstantin-garbuzyuk/zombie-party Thanks for listening to "Based on a Book" - see you in the next chapter!