Prince of Space
Attracted by the report of the development of a new type of rocket fuel, the vicious dictator of Krangkor, the dark planet, descends on Earth to steal the formula from its creator, the benevolent Dr. Makin.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious alien entity known as Prince of Space arrives on Earth in his flying saucer, accompanied by his intelligent robot companion, Microman. He intervenes in a conflict between Earth's scientists and a group of nefarious aliens who are attempting to conquer the planet. The Prince of Space and Microman use their advanced technology and abilities to thwart the alien invasion and protect humanity.
Critical Reception
Prince of Space is a cult classic known for its extremely low budget and campy nature. While critically panned upon release for its simplistic plot, poor special effects, and stiff acting, it has gained a cult following over the years for its unintentional humor and earnest, albeit amateurish, execution of science fiction tropes. It is often cited as an example of the B-movie sci-fi genre of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its earnest, low-budget charm and unintentional humor.
- Criticized for its incredibly dated special effects and simplistic storyline.
- A quintessential example of 1950s B-movie science fiction.
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Fun Fact
The film was made by Ed Wood's former associate, Jed Finley, and heavily reuses footage from an earlier Japanese sci-fi film, 'Yogu vs. Giant Octopus' (1959), also known as 'Space Monster'.
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