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Plan 9 from Outer Space

  • 19571957
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 19m
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3.9/10
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Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
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Evil aliens attack Earth and set their terrible "Plan 9" into action. As the aliens resurrect the dead of the Earth, the lives of the living are in danger.Evil aliens attack Earth and set their terrible "Plan 9" into action. As the aliens resurrect the dead of the Earth, the lives of the living are in danger.Evil aliens attack Earth and set their terrible "Plan 9" into action. As the aliens resurrect the dead of the Earth, the lives of the living are in danger.
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    • Edward D. Wood Jr.
    • Edward D. Wood Jr.
  • Stars
    • Gregory Walcott
    • Tom Keene
    • Mona McKinnon
    • Edward D. Wood Jr.
    • Edward D. Wood Jr.
  • Stars
    • Gregory Walcott
    • Tom Keene
    • Mona McKinnon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 542User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    Tor Johnson and Mona McKinnon at an event for Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
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    Edward D. Wood Jr. in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    Bela Lugosi, John Breckinridge, Joanna Lee, Dudley Manlove, and Maila Nurmi in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    Frankenstein's Daughter (1958)
    Tom Mason in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    Criswell in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    Criswell in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    Bela Lugosi and Clay Stone in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    Bela Lugosi and Clay Stone in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
    David De Mering, Norma McCarty, and Gregory Walcott in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)

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    Gregory Walcott
    Gregory Walcott
    • Jeff Trent
    Tom Keene
    Tom Keene
    • Colonel Edwards
    Mona McKinnon
    • Paula Trent
    Duke Moore
    • Lieutenant Harper
    Carl Anthony
    • Patrolman Larry
    Paul Marco
    Paul Marco
    • Patrolman Kelton
    Tor Johnson
    Tor Johnson
    • Inspector Clay
    Dudley Manlove
    • Eros
    Joanna Lee
    • Tanna
    John Breckinridge
    • Ruler
    Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot
    • General Roberts
    David De Mering
    • Danny
    Norma McCarty
    • Edith
    Bill Ash
    • Captain
    Lynn Lemon
    • Reverend
    • (as Reverend Lynn Lemon)
    Ben Frommer
    • Man
    Gloria Dea
    • Girl
    Conrad Brooks
    Conrad Brooks
    • Policeman
      • Edward D. Wood Jr.
      • Edward D. Wood Jr.
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    • Trivia
      Contrary to popular belief, the detective who points his gun at himself several times did it deliberately. The actor wanted to see if Edward D. Wood Jr. would notice. He didn't.
    • Goofs
      Police officers are generally trained in how to properly handle firearms - yet in several scenes they are seen to grossly mishandle them, such as using the barrels of their pistols to adjust their hats, scratch the sides of their heads and gesture at others, all while their fingers are clearly on the triggers. It's a joke which the actors played on Edward D. Wood Jr.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Criswell: Greetings, my friend. We are all interested in the future, for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives. And remember my friend, future events such as these will affect you in the future. You are interested in the unknown, the mysterious, the unexplainable. That is why you are here. And now, for the first time, we are bringing to you the full story of what happened on that fateful day. We are bringing you all the evidence, based only on the secret testimony of the miserable souls who survived this terrifying ordeal. The incidents, the places. My friend, we cannot keep this a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. My friend, can your heart stand the shocking facts about grave robbers from outer space?

    • Alternate versions
      The film was colorized by Legend Films in 2005.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hellish Spiders (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Grip of the Law
      (uncredited)

      Music by Trevor Duncan

    User reviews541

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    5/10
    It's a plan all right; - a plan for perfect entertainment!!
    What are all these people moaning about? I've rarely had more fun while watching a movie as I had with Ed Wood's Plan 9 from Outer Space. Besides, most criticism goes out to the lousy scenery and the goofy decors. Well excuse Mr. Wood for not disposing over a huge budget or funds! He did what he could and sure, the jet cockpit looks amateurish and the Pentagon-offices have the image of being build by a kindergarten-crew but so what? I have a lot more respect and sympathy for this film than for those over-budgeted, uninspired blockbusters! Like in ALL of his films, Ed Wood proves that he's full of good intentions, creativity and a strong will to proceed and purchase his dreams. The only thing you can reproach him here, is the silly and pointless screenplay. Aliens are desperately seeking contact with humanity and in their ninth attempt to achieve this, they even resurrect the dead. Why?!? To make humans aware of their existence and to figure as prophets with a message. This is where the silliness comes in. But it all remains pure fun, all the time! What also makes this film legendary is the fact that it contains the last on-screen appearance by Bela Lugosi. Lugosi died during filming and another guy in a Dracula outfit who constantly hides his face behind a cape (!) replaces him. Am I the only one who thinks this subtle cast-change is absolutely charming and nicely tried? Vampiria and Tor Johnson are credited as main performances but all the have to do is stumble around and look ghoulishnot a difficult thing to do if you have the posture of Tor Johnson. Overall, Plan 9 from Outer Space remains the absolute top-recommendation to watch with a group of people when there's beer and snacks.
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    • Coventry
    • Feb 27, 2004

    FAQ8

    • Is "Plan 9 from Outer Space" based on a book?
    • What exactly is Plan 9?
    • Was this really Bela Lugosi's last film?

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    • Release date
      • July 22, 1959 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • 15129 Lakeside Street, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Reynolds Pictures
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    • 1 hour 19 minutes
      • Black and White

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