Horror Film Review: Plan 9 From Outer Space (dir. by Ed Wood, Jr.)


I guess it’s debatable whether or not Plan 9 From Outer Space can actually be called a horror film.  For one thing, it’s scary like not at all.  If you actually pay attention to the film, it’s obvious that director Ed Wood was actually trying to deliver a heartfelt plea for world peace (as well as finding use for a minute of footage featuring the late Bela Lugosi).  Of course, a lot of others claim that all Wood did was create the worst film ever made.

Now, at the risk of being branded a heretic, Plan 9 From Outer Space is hardly the worst film ever made.  First off, lead actor Gregory Walcott actually gives a pretty good performance as Jeff, the confused pilot who is accused of having a “stupid, stupid mind.”  And secondly … well, that’s really the only traditional praise that I can give the film.  Still, Plan 9 From Outer Space is way too much fun to be truly bad.  Yes, you may sit there and wonder, “How was this movie made?” but the fact of the matter is this: it was made and we’re all better off for it.  No, Plan 9 From Outer Space is not your standard “horror” film despite the presence of zombies and grave robbers from outer space.  However, in its own silly “Look we made a movie!” sort of way, it’s the perfect film for Halloween.

And luckily, it’s also in the public domain!  So, allow me to present you with the one and only Plan 9 From Outer Space!

Now, I’ve recently heard some talk about a Plan 9 From Outer Space remake.  What would that look like?  Well, here’s one possibility…

2 responses to “Horror Film Review: Plan 9 From Outer Space (dir. by Ed Wood, Jr.)

  1. I have always loved this film & once got to watch it on the big screen. Such a fun bad film. The detective holding his own gun to his head saying ‘ A murder has been committed here,and someone is responsible!’ When Bela Lugosi died during the shoot his stand-in who was almost a foot taller took over. Walking thur scenes with a cape pulled over his face! Some of the dumbest dialog & so fun. The new remake get details at @plan9movie is coming out 2012. Featuring a Tweet friend of mine @ThaOriginalGata it’s going to be much more of a Horror entry. Be sure to watch for this film!

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