Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957) movie poster

Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)

"Unspeakable horrors from outer space paralyze the living and resurrect the dead!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 66%, MC: 56) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Runtime
1h 18m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.2/10 (591 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
Metacritic
56
Cast
Gregory Walcott as Jeff Trent
Mona McKinnon as Paula Trent
Duke Moore as Lt. John Harper
Tom Keene as Col. Tom Edwards
Carl Anthony as Patrolman Larry
Paul Marco as Patrolman Kelton
Tor Johnson as Inspector Clay
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 591 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 61%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Plan 9 from Outer Space was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Gregory Walcott spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Plan 9 from Outer Space is a 1957 science fiction, horror film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.. 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. The film has been rated by 591 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a science fiction film, Plan 9 from Outer Space delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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