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Plan 9 from Outer Space (1956)

Plan 9 from Outer Space (1956)
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With its incoherent plot, jaw-droppingly odd dialogue, inept acting, threadbare production design, and special effects so shoddy that they border on the surreal, Plan 9 From Outer Space has often been called the worst movie ever made. But it's an oddly endearing disaster; boasting genuine enthusiasm and undeniable charm, it is the work of people who loved movies and loved making them, even if they displayed little visible talent. In Plan 9, alien invaders attempt to conquer the world by raising the dead, starting with an old man dressed in a Dracula costume (Bela Lugosi, in a few minutes of left-over footage grafted into this film), his much-younger and well-proportioned wife (Maila "Vampira" Nurmi), and a remarkably overweight police officer (Tor Johnson). Often funny and consistently entertaining (if almost always for the wrong reasons), Plan 9 From Outer Space is an anti-masterpiece if there ever was one, and as Criswell so brilliantly puts it, "Can you PROVE it didn't happen?!?" Its legendary director Edward D. Wood Jr. was played by Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's 1994 biopic, Ed Wood. One of the DVD releases of Plan 9 From Outer Space includes the documentary Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The Plan 9 Companion, an exhaustive and entertaining look at the making of the film that runs a half-hour longer than the feature to which it pays tribute! ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Bela LugosiMona McKinnon, (more)
Director(s):
Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Format(s):
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With its incoherent plot, jaw-droppingly odd dialogue, inept acting, threadbare production design, and special effects so shoddy that they border on the surreal, Plan 9 From Outer Space has often been called the worst movie ever made. But it's an oddly endearing disaster; boasting genuine enthusiasm and undeniable charm, it is the work of people who loved movies and loved making them, even if they displayed little visible talent. In Plan 9, alien invaders attempt to conquer the world by raising the dead, starting with an old man dressed in a Dracula costume (Bela Lugosi, in a few minutes of left-over footage grafted into this film), his much-younger and well-proportioned wife (Maila "Vampira" Nurmi), and a remarkably overweight police officer (Tor Johnson). Often funny and consistently entertaining (if almost always for the wrong reasons), Plan 9 From Outer Space is an anti-masterpiece if there ever was one, and as Criswell so brilliantly puts it, "Can you PROVE it didn't happen?!?" Its legendary director Edward D. Wood Jr. was played by Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's 1994 biopic, Ed Wood. One of the DVD releases of Plan 9 From Outer Space includes the documentary Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The Plan 9 Companion, an exhaustive and entertaining look at the making of the film that runs a half-hour longer than the feature to which it pays tribute! ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
122 mins

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Director(s):
Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Writer(s):
Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Producer(s):
Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Christopher C.

"Plan 9 From Outer Space" falls into the "so bad it's actually good" category. While not polished or refined in any way it has an innocent charm that lacks even in today's big budget , hi-tech world of moviemaking. You'll find yourself laughing at the ineptness of the film and each time you watch, you'll see something new. It's a stinker all right, but a lovable stinker. Watch it once and I'll bet it will find a home in your collection. While you're at it, check out Ed Wood's "Bride of the Monster". Cheers, Edward D. Wood Jr.!

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Matt F.

I was led to belive that this movie was the worst movie ever written, produced and directed out there....next to Attack of the Killer Tomateos of course, it wasn't. Sure the sets were cheesy, the acting was horrible, grade D special effects, and 1 shot wrap ups with tons of flaws, but I've seen worse.

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Mike W.

If you enjoy bad movies this one will have you in stitches! This film tries so hard to make a serious statement about the fate of mankind that you have to appreciate it for the bomb that it is. The dialogue alone is so ridiculous that it has to be heard to be believed. Expect the absolute worst when you view Plan 9 and your expectations will be far exceeded. Prepare to be stunned by this horribly great horror classic!

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