Plan 10 from Outer Space
Plan 10 from Outer Space

Plan 10 from Outer Space

1995Movie80 minEnglish

A woman accidentally discovers the Plaque of Kolob which leads her to discover an insidous alien plot for world domination documented by a disreputable early Mormon prophet. 'Plan 10 from Outer Space' is an eccentric comedy involving a bizarre relationship between Mormons, bees and extra terrestrials, hot on an obviously miniscule budget with a largely unknown cast, save for b-movie queen Karen Black.

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IMDb3.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Director: Ed WoodGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

Aliens, concerned about humanity's destructive tendencies, enact a plan to resurrect the dead as zombies and space invaders to force humanity into acknowledging their impending doom. As the alien interference escalates, the dead rise and chaotic encounters ensue. A dedicated pilot and his wife find themselves at the center of these bizarre events.

Critical Reception

Universally panned by critics upon its initial release, 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' is now widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made. However, its profound lack of quality and earnest B-movie charm have since garnered it a cult following and a place in film history as a unique cinematic artifact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited as the worst film ever made due to its nonsensical plot and amateurish production.
  • Remarkable for its unintentional humor and baffling filmmaking choices.
  • A cult classic beloved for its sheer audacity and earnest, albeit misguided, execution.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely characterized by amusement at the film's profound ineptitude, with many finding it hilariously bad rather than genuinely good.

Awards & Accolades

None notable, but holds the distinction of being frequently cited as the 'worst film of all time'.

Fun Fact

The film famously features footage of Bela Lugosi, who died during production, interspersed with scenes of a much taller actor who was hired to stand in for him and complete his dialogue in mumbled, silent-film-esque tones.

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