: Because it is Halloween, the townspeople assume the four-foot-tall Martians are just children in high-quality costumes.
: The Martians attempt various acts of "conquest," but their ineptitude and the holiday atmosphere constantly derail their efforts. Spaced Invaders
: Kathy , a young sci-fi fan who realizes the truth; her father, Sheriff Sam Hoxly ; and Wrenchmuller , an eccentric local farmer who is trying to save his land from developers. Story Beats : Because it is Halloween, the townspeople assume