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Puzzle #8 Answer

War of the Worlds (2025)

War of the Worlds was the link movie connecting Candy Cane Lane and Rosaline.

Linked through Iman Benson and Henry Hunter Hall.

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Candy Cane Lane (2023)
Rosaline (2022)
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Both Iman Benson and Henry Hunter Hall appeared in War of the Worlds.

About War of the Worlds

★ 4.1/10 ⏱ 1h 31m 📅 Jul 29, 2025

"Your data is deadly."

Will Radford is a top analyst for Homeland Security who tracks potential threats through a mass surveillance program, until one day an attack by an unknown entity leads him to question whether the government is hiding something from him... and from the rest of the world.

Directed by Rich Lee
Written by Marc Hyman, Kenny Golde

Where to watch

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Top cast

Ice Cube
Ice Cubeas William Radford
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoriaas NASA Scientist Sandra Salas
Clark Gregg
Clark Greggas NSA Director Donald Briggs
Iman Benson
Iman Bensonas Faith Radford
Henry Hunter Hall
Henry Hunter Hallas David Radford
Devon Bostick
Devon Bostickas Mark Goodman
Andrea Savage
Andrea Savageas FBI Field Agent Sheila Jeffries
Nicole Pulliam
Nicole Pulliamas News Reporter
Michael O'Neill
Michael O'Neillas Secretary of Defense Walter Crystal
Jim Meskimen
Jim Meskimenas POTUS

Behind the camera

Producers
Timur Bekmambetov, Patrick Aiello
Executive Producers
Adam Sidman
Cinematography
Christopher Probst
Editing
Charles Ancelle, Jake York, Sasha Kletsov, Ilya Zevakin
Composer
Jon Natchez
Production Design
Clarence Major
Casting
Amey René
Visual Effects
Jean Delaunay, Sean Struble, Rich Lee
Sound
Nathan Ruyle

Box office

Budget
$10.0M

Awards

At the 46th Golden Raspberry Awards, War of the Worlds won five out of six nominations, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Actor, highlighting its overwhelmingly negative reception.

Soundtrack

Score by Jon Natchez

Jon Natchez composed the film's score, contributing to the overall sound design that accompanied the screenlife storytelling approach.

Movie trivia

  • 1

    The film was produced using a screenlife technique, allowing audiences to experience the story through phones, computers, and tablets, reflecting modern media consumption.

  • 2

    Ice Cube joined the project in September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, which influenced the production's isolated filming approach.

  • 3

    Production lasted only fifteen days, but post-production took two years, showcasing the extensive work needed to complete the film.

  • 4

    The film's climax features an Amazon employee using a Prime Air drone to deliver a flash drive, which drew significant criticism for its product placement.

  • 5

    The film was originally developed for a theatrical release by Universal Pictures before being acquired by Amazon, which led to the inclusion of an Amazon delivery driver character.

  • 6

    Producer Timur Bekmambetov noted that the film's negative reception was expected, prioritizing viewership on Amazon Prime over critical acclaim.

Themes

governmentattackprivacysurveillancefound footagecybersecuritydistrictonline privacyscreenlifewar

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