Plan 9 From Outer Space

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SkyRo P Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) is often labeled as one of the worst films ever made—and after watching it, I can honestly see why. I went into it with an open mind. I’ve always believed that 1950s films, while not technically advanced, can be charming, creative, and full of quirky storytelling. I expected something delightfully cheesy—especially with names like Vampira attached. But what I got instead was an absolute mess. The writing is painfully bad, the acting is even worse, and the overall production feels like a parody of itself. Even for a low-budget film, Plan 9 doesn’t try to hide how fake and lazy everything is. From the cardboard sets to the awkward performances, it’s clear that very little effort was put into making any of it believable. It’s not the kind of “so bad it’s good” cult classic I was hoping for—it’s just bad. I imagine audiences in the ‘50s left the theater just as confused and disappointed as I was, asking each other: What the hell did we just watch? If you’re looking for vintage sci-fi fun, there are plenty of better options out there. This one is just weird, awkward, and a total miss. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Jesse K So bad that it’s amazing Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review Nick O The Holy Bible of B movies. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Andrew T Perfect no problems no notes, legitimately a perfect movie it is so amazing there is no possible movies to compare it to. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Judith R Plan 9 From Outer Space is one of those films that even though how bad it is you keep on watching to see how it ends. The film contains very poor effects and acting that has you question the budget of the film. Some of the effects are really poor that it makes somewhat funny like the cockpit of the Pilots and the dummies used for the dead bodies of the men from the cemetery. Most of the sets of the scenes in the film look like they were rushed and made day of. Even some of the dialogue of the film was written poorly. I’d say some of the scenes could have been written out better because there are scenes that are very obvious of how the character could’ve easily avoided the conflict or where the plot just seemed too forced. The film had the plenty of inconsistencies that somewhat made it confusing to understand but overall it was entertaining to watch. The mix of the bad effects with the plot of aliens resurrecting the dead to scare humans was what made it interesting. It was very different to see aliens, vampires, and zombies all mixed into one movie. Now it’s usually just films based on one or the other but to have all three Sci-Fi characters into one film made it very interesting. I think I would recommend this film because it definitely opens them to a new perspective on different kinds of films. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review Kelly A There's a special kind of charm in a film so strange and unusual as this film. Although the film has built quite a reputation for itself as one of the worst films ever made, that label simply just does not do this film justice. For all it horrible acting, cringe special effects, and almost nonsensical plot, Plan 9 has a unique allure that keeps the viewers coming back every time. In a strange way, it feels like a warm, comforting hug from a cinema’s most unappreciated underdog. The film's story about aliens reviving the dead to prevent humanity from creating a doomsday weapon sounds like a pretty straightforward plot, but the execution was so insane and so poor that it makes the plot and storyline that much better. The movie features fascinating props such as cardboard gravestones and very obvious invisible strings make the film unintentionally hilarious. The unintentional humor, coupled with the nostalgic charm of the 50s sci-fi fascination, creates an atmosphere that feels oddly familiar and enjoyable. As mentioned earlier, Plan 9 serves as a comfort film for many, and to no surprise. Its imperfections create a sense of nostalgia, reminding watchers of a time when moviemaking wasn’t dominated by polished businesses, but by genuine love for cinema and big dreamers. Watching it feels like gathering with friends to poke fun at its quirks while appreciating the sincerity behind this underdog film. Again, Plan 9 transcends its reputation as a bad movie, and becomes so much more than that. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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