Synopsis: H.G. Wells' science-fiction masterpiece comes to life in this Saturday matinee favorite. In THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME, man has inhabited the Moon, a planet with cities built of endless wastelands, where robots and men coexist. When the evil Emperor Omus (Jack Palance) leads a takeover of... H.G. Wells' science-fiction masterpiece comes to life in this Saturday matinee favorite. In THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME, man has inhabited the Moon, a planet with cities built of endless wastelands, where robots and men coexist. When the evil Emperor Omus (Jack Palance) leads a takeover of the city of New Washington, he's met with retaliation from a group of scientists. Led by Dr. John Caball (Barry Morse), the team wishes to destroy the dictator and his minions in order to maintain New Washington's independence. Find out if good will overcome evil in this epic space odyssey inspired by the legendary sci-fi novel. [More]