Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy

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  • 2018
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • 5.2  (18)

Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy from 2016 is a documentary that delves into the making of the notoriously bad film Plan 9 from Outer Space directed by Ed Wood. The documentary is directed by Jose Prendes and stars Arielle Brachfeld, Graham Denman, and Buz Wallick. The movie starts by introducing the audience to the history of Ed Wood, the man who directed Plan 9 from Outer Space. Ed Wood was known for being an unconventional filmmaker who always had a passion for creating movies. Despite his lack of resources and funding, he always found a way to make a movie no matter how small the budget was. However, his movies were never taken seriously by the critics, and he was always considered to be an outsider in Hollywood.

The movie then goes on to talk about Plan 9 from Outer Space, which is considered to be Ed Wood's masterpiece. The movie was made in the late 1950s and had a budget of only $60,000. The movie was poorly made and had numerous mistakes and continuity errors. However, over time, the movie gained a cult following and became known as one of the worst movies ever made.

The documentary then talks about the conspiracy theory that there was more to Plan 9 from Outer Space than just a poorly made movie. According to the conspiracy theory, Ed Wood was not the real director of the movie. Instead, it was rumored that the movie was directed by aliens who were trying to send a message to humanity.

As the documentary progresses, we see interviews with various people who were involved in the making of the movie. We hear from actors who worked on the movie and how they felt about the experience. We also hear from crew members who worked on the movie and how they managed to create some of the more complicated scenes despite the budget constraints.

The documentary also talks about the legacy of Plan 9 from Outer Space. The movie has been parodied in numerous other films and has become a staple of the cult movie scene. Despite the fact that the movie was poorly made, it has managed to endure the test of time and continues to be popular even today.

Throughout the documentary, we see snippets of the original movie, which serves as a reminder of just how bad it was. We see the poor special effects, terrible acting, and continuity errors. However, despite all of this, there is still a certain charm to the movie that has managed to capture the hearts of so many viewers.

Overall, Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy from 2016 is an interesting documentary that sheds light on the making of one of the most notorious films in history. It explores the history of Ed Wood, the making of Plan 9 from Outer Space, and the conspiracy theories that surround the movie. Despite the fact that the movie is considered to be one of the worst ever made, it has still managed to capture the hearts of countless fans decades after its initial release.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2018
  • Runtime
    1 hr 15 min
  • IMDB Rating
    5.2  (18)