Plan 9 from Outer Space
Plan 9 from Outer Space

Plan 9 from Outer Space

1957Movie79 minEnglish

In California, an old man grieves the loss of his wife, and dies the day after she is buried. However, the space soldier Eros and his mate Tanna use an electric device to resurrect them both, alongside the strong Inspector Clay, who was murdered by the alien-controlled dead couple. When the populations of Hollywood and Washington DC see flying saucers on the sky, a colonel, a police lieutenant, a commercial pilot, his wife and a policeman try to stop the aliens.

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IMDb3.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes72% (Audience Score)
Director: Ed WoodGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a desperate attempt to prevent humanity from discovering their destructive capabilities, aliens initiate 'Plan 9.' This involves resurrecting corpses of recently deceased humans to create an unstoppable zombie army. As these reanimated beings wreak havoc, a small group of individuals must uncover the aliens' motives and find a way to stop their terrifying plan before Earth is completely overrun.

Critical Reception

Widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made, 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' has achieved cult status due to its perceived incompetence, nonsensical plot, and amateurish production values. Despite its critical panning, it has garnered a unique following among B-movie enthusiasts and fans of so-bad-it's-good cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unintentional comedy and cult appeal.
  • Criticized for its nonsensical plot and low production quality.
  • Often cited as a prime example of 'so bad it's good' cinema.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult classic, but its enduring popularity suggests a fondness for its campy, low-budget charm and hilariously flawed execution.

Awards & Accolades

None notable, though it is frequently cited in 'worst films of all time' lists and has been featured in documentaries about Ed Wood.

Fun Fact

The film is infamous for its inconsistent use of stock footage and scenes filmed with a double for Bela Lugosi, who died during production and appears only briefly in previously shot footage.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Miserably memorable.** This is one of those movies that, without a doubt, is bad. More than just being bad, it is an object of study for any apprentice filmmaker, because almost everything that could go wrong actually went wrong. Th...