"Santa Claus Conquers the Martians"(1964): Antennaed, blaster-wielding Martians were upset that their children, obsessed with Earth television, had no Santa Claus to deliver presents. So they kidnapped St. Nick, along with two human children. In this B-movie — wonderfully satirized on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" — the Earthlings must work to bring Christmas joy to the red planet. — ALEXANDER C. KAUFMAN
