[.ca] Plan 9 From Outer Space + The Ed Wood Story (ISBN 6305466661)

From Amazon.com:
Sometimes a movie achieves such legendary status that it can't quite live up to its reputation. Plan 9 from Outer Space is not one of these movies. It is just as magnificently terrible as you've heard. Plan 9 is the story of space aliens who try to conquer the Earth through resurrection of the dead. Psychic Criswell narrates ("Future events such as these will affect you in the future!") as police rush through the cemetery, occasionally clipping the cardboard tombstones in their zeal to find the source of the mysterious goings-on. More than just a bad film, Plan 9 is something of a one- stop clearinghouse for poor cinematic techniques: The time shifts whimsically from midnight to afternoon sun, Tor Johnson flails desperately in an attempt to rise from his coffin, and flying saucers zoom past on clearly visible strings. Fading star Bela Lugosi tragically died during filming, but such a small hurdle could not stop writer-producer-director Ed Wood. Lugosi is ingeniously replaced with a man who holds a cape across his face and might as well have "NOT BELA LUGOSI" stamped on his forehead. Plan 9 is so sweetly well- intentioned in both its message and its execution that it's impossible not to love it. And if you don't, well, as Eros says, "You people of Earth are idiots!" --Ali Davis

Truly a Must See:
"Plan 9 From Outer Space" is without a doubt Ed Wood's most hilariously incompetent movie - if you only see one of his epics, make it this one. As you've probably heard countless times, this film has it all - flying saucers on strings, fey aliens and silk pyjamas, a ridiculous "army of the dead," tombstones that keep falling over, cops who point their guns in all directions, a 'star' who is dead, and truly hideous dialogue. The story, if it really matters, is about aliens determined to destroy the earth before scientists discover the 'solarmanite' bomb, which can destroy sunlight and, apparently, the universe. A true classic of unintentional comedy. The DVD from Image Entertainment shows give "Plan 9" just about the best image quality it's ever likely to have. There are still nicks and scratches, but the image is sharp and the black levels are solid, and its miles away from blurry old VHS tapes. The biggest value this DVD has is in its nearly two-hour documentary "Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The Plan 9 Companion." This documentary covers every imaginable aspect of "Plan 9" (including shooting, distribution, flaws, and its impact on popular culture) in amazing detail. It also includes interviews with much of the cast as well as prominent fans (Sam Raimi, Drew Friedman, and others). A theatrical trailer is also included.

Two films in one:
There are several packages of Plan 9. I have a few my self including this one ASIN: 630546666. This DVD also contains 40 minute documentary "The Ed Wood Story" featuring interviews with Johnny Depp, Martin Landay, Dolores Fuller, Vampira, Bela Lugosi Jr., and Johnny Legend. Plan 9 is an operating system that is designed to replace UNIX. Oh yeah It is also a movie. "Future Events Such As These Will Affect You In The Future!" Due to their inability to make friendly contact with the earth government the aliens must resort to Plan nine. This basically consists of reanimating the dead to become their army of conquest. Will the plan work? Due to low budget and the unfortunate early demise of Bela, Ed Woods has to resort to his Plan 9. You will notice that a lot of the scenes are done with curtains. Does his plan work? This would be a one star movie but because this is a must see to be culturally literate I gave it three stars.

Put a little crimson in your soul:
There are several packages of Plan 9. I have a few my self including an earlier release contains 40 minute documentary "The Ed Wood Story" featuring interviews with Johnny Depp, Martin Landay, Dolores Fuller, Vampira, Bela Lugosi Jr., and Johnny Legend. Plan 9 is an operating system that is designed to replace UNIX. Oh yeah It is also a movie. "Future Events Such As These Will Affect You In The Future!" Due to their inability to make friendly contact with the earth government the aliens on the first 8 plans they must resort to Plan nine. This basically consists of reanimating the dead to become their army of conquest. Will the plan work? Due to low budget and the unfortunate early demise of Bela, Ed Woods has to resort to his Plan 9. You will notice that a lot of the scenes are done with curtains. Does his plan work? This would be a one star movie but because this is a must see to be culturally literate I gave it three stars.

Plan 9 Rocks:
Forget the bad acting and the almost unintelligible dialogue from Tor Johnson. Ignore the continuity discrepancies. This is arguably the best of the worst movies ever made. Right up there with "The Screaming Skull" and "The Attack of the Giant Leeches". If you like bad movies you will love this one.

"Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) ... Ed Wood Jr. ... Legend Films (2006)":
Legend Films presents "PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE" (Released: July 1959) (79 mins) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- now in COLOR and Glorious Black and White --- Plan 9 from Outer Space is a 1959 science fiction/horror film written, produced and directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr. --- The film stars Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson and Maila "Vampira" Nurmi --- The film also claims to posthumously star Bela Lugosi through use of archive footage, although Lugosi's character is primarily portrayed by chiropractor Tom Mason. The plot of the film is focused on a race of extraterrestrial beings who are seeking to stop humans from creating a doomsday weapon that would destroy the universe --- In the course of doing so, the aliens implement "Plan 9", a scheme to resurrect earth's dead as zombies to get the planet's attention, causing chaos. By merit of its writing, unconvincing special effects, and multiple production errors visible in the final version of the film, Plan 9 from Outer Space is sometimes regarded as a leading candidate for the title of "worst movie ever made." --- It has also earned Edward D. Wood, Jr. a posthumous Golden Turkey Award as the worst director ever. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) the cast includes: Bela Lugosi - The Ghoul Man Maila Nurmi (Vampira) - The Ghoul's wife Tor Johnson - Insp. Daniel Clay Gregory Walcott - Jeff Trent Mona McKinnon - Paula Trent Duke Moore - Lt. John Harper Tom Keene - Col. Tom Edwards Gloria Dea - Mourner Dudley Manlove - Eros Joanna Lee - Tanna John Breckinridge - The Ruler Edward Reynolds - Grave digger Reverend Jim Lymon - Minister at Clay's funeral Dr. Tom Mason - Lugosi Double Paul Marco - Patrolman Kelton Conrad Brooks - Jamie the cop Carl Anthony (Wuco) - Patrolman Larry SPECIAL FEATURES - 1. Includes All New Clorized Version & Restored Black & White Version 2. Commentary by Mike Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 3. Never Before Seen Ed Wood Home Movies 4. Rare Ed Wood Commercials 5. The Lost Plans 1-8 6. Delted Scenes 7. Plan 9 Trailer In Color In 2006, Legend Films released a colorised version of Plan 9 from Outer Space on DVD --- The DVD featured an audio commentary track by comedian Michael J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame, a restored black and white version of Plan 9, a home video of Edward D. Wood in drag performing a striptease (Wood, in real life, was a cross-dresser) and a comedic feature narrated by Nelson detailing the "lost" Plans 1-8. Hats off and thanks to Barry B. Sandrew Ph.D. (Founder, COO & CTO) and his Legend Films Staff --- looking forward to more high quality releases from the vintage era of the '20s, '30s & '40s --- order your copy now from Amazon where there are plenty of copies available on DVD --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out Legend Films where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector. Total Time: 79 mins on DVD ~ Legend Films. ~ (6/27/2006)