Plan 9... is one of many "space invasion" movies of its era, undoubtedly inspired in large part by the Cold War and technological advances as well as cosmological discoveries. This particular film combines the added intrigue of zombies.
It's one of those movies that might be intentionally satirical or might just be bad in some aspects or might be a bit of both. Regardless, it's highly entertaining despite its lack of palpable suspense and it's far from among the worst, which is the reputation that precedes it.
The props are a bit hokey and the acting feels contrived in many spots, but the premise is nonetheless provocative. The film does indeed raise the type of questions that tend to linger, which is an important characteristic of meaningful film.
If you're intrigued by hypotheticals, regardless of production and acting quality, this movie will probably entertain you and you'll be willing to laugh at some of its absurdities--intententional or not.
It's one of those movies that might be intentionally satirical or might just be bad in some aspects or might be a bit of both. Regardless, it's highly entertaining despite its lack of palpable suspense and it's far from among the worst, which is the reputation that precedes it.
The props are a bit hokey and the acting feels contrived in many spots, but the premise is nonetheless provocative. The film does indeed raise the type of questions that tend to linger, which is an important characteristic of meaningful film.
If you're intrigued by hypotheticals, regardless of production and acting quality, this movie will probably entertain you and you'll be willing to laugh at some of its absurdities--intententional or not.
