Invasion, U.S.A. & Rocket Attack, U.S.A. come to Blu-ray
- Krystal Vander Ark
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Film Masters Proudly Presents
Invasion, U.S.A. with bonus film,
Rocket Attack, U.S.A.
A pair of Red Scare era films drops into the marketplace
Scanned in 4k from Original 35mm archival elements
Special Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray & DVD August 26, 2025
ROCKPORT, Mass. — July 2025— For Immediate Release — Scanned in 4k from original 35mm elements, Film Masters announces a pair of dramatic time capsule films from Hollywood’s Red Scare era: Invasion, U.S.A. (1952) and Rocket Attack, U.S.A. (1960). Available on August 26, 2025 for Blu-ray and DVD.
From the McCarthy era comes Invasion, U.S.A. (1952), following a group of Americans that have gathered at a New York bar when they discover that their country is under a Soviet invasion. In what could be their last moments on earth, each return to their respective lives and reconsider what is truly important to them. Its companion feature, Rocket Attack, U.S.A. (1960), takes place deep within enemy territory with American secret agent John Manston infiltrating enemy lines. He learns they are launching a surprise attack on the U.S.A. What follows is a race against time to warn the U.S. government! Born from an age of anti-Communist sentiment, these films serve as dramatic time capsules of the Cold War, when the Red Scare era in Hollywood was in full swing and suspected Communists were blacklisted and excluded from the industry.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
Full length commentaries for both films are provided by Jason A. Ney (Invasion, U.S.A.) and C. Courtney Joyner and Mark Jordan Legan (Rocket Attack, U.S.A.). Ballyhoo Motion Pictures presents a new documentary, “Better Dead Than Red: Hollywood vs. Communism in the 1950’s,” and a new exclusive interview with Anthony Mohr, son of film star Gerald Mohr (Invasion, U.S.A.). Full length MST3K episode of Rocket Attack, U.S.A., re-cut trailers for both films using restored film elements, a gallery of stills courtesy of Tom Weaver, the short “And A Voice Shall Be Heard,” that originally aired with theatrical showings of Invasion, U.S.A. with thanks to the LIbrary of Congress and the National Film Preservation Foundation, as well as 8 Atomic Era shorts. Full color booklet with new essays by Toby Roan and Don Stradley is included.
TECH SPECS:
Both films are presented with an aspect ratio of 1.37:1 and Rocket Attack, U.S.A. is also provided at 1.85:1. Discs are region free and include English SDH. Audio is DTS-HD/Dolby AC3s.
Film Masters is a consortium of historians and enthusiasts who seek to celebrate the preservation and restoration of films. We are archivists, committed to storing film elements for future generations and reviving films that have been sitting dormant for decades. By scanning in 2K and 4K, we give these lesser-known films the red-carpet treatment they deserve. Leveraging modern means of distribution to release forgotten films back into the world, we also produce original bonus materials, including feature-length documentaries, which aid audiences in contextualizing and celebrating these works of art as they were meant to be. Visit us online at: www.FilmMasters.com
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