> Easily one of the scariest films I've seen, and what sticks with me is its
> unyielding, oppressive atmosphere of anxiety. You *never* feel at ease,
> much like how the characters are never truly safe. In fact, I saw this in
> theaters as a kid, and it scarred me with how scary it was! Spent a solid
> year worried about tripods popping out of the ground! Still a top-10
> Spielberg film for me.

You're exactly right about the anxiety aspect of the film. Fortunately the small character moments between those more intense scenes keeps the film well paced.

> The score, I basically agree with you on, though I think I'm a teensy bit
> higher on it. I've seen it compared to Rite of Spring, and yeah, that
> atonal propulsive nature of the atmosphere strongly reminds of it. One of
> the few Williams scores where it's more effective than enjoyable, yet when
> the weather and mood is right, it's a fun listen, in its own way lol.
> Great review!

Thanks!