The Man from Planet X (1951)

Alien visitor sparks mystery and adventure in Scotland; perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts and fans of classic extraterrestrial tales.

Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror

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The Man from Planet X(1951)

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Movie1h 10mEnglishScience Fiction, Thriller, Horror
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While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.

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The pacing of these old Science Fiction movies can be brutal and this one is no exception. It's sloooooow. However, its got some neat old sets, a unique alien craft, and a cheap but freaky looking alien menace. Honestly, I can't even remember much of the movie other than the different looking black and white visuals. I do recall that there were some early representations of zombies too, but not of the eat-your-flesh variety. I wouldn't recommend this unless you are a die-hard '50s B-Movie freak. Even then, you may have to fight off the urge to nap.

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Knowledge would only bring more fear in a world already filled with it. A planet is orbiting dangerously close to planet Earth and a mysterious spaceship has landed on the Scottish Moors... Friend or Foe? Breaking it down you find that The Man from Planet X is a standard sci-fi movie that would often be bettered the longer the 1950s boom of sci-fi films continued. However, this is in no way a bad thing given the guile and craft that went into making it a picture of worth. Edgar G. Ulmer and his crew are armed with a $100 budget (exageration of course, but you understand I'm sure) and almost make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Working with old sets that were used on Joan of Arc (1948), the pic is a lesson in low budget film making of note. Ulmer brings a plethora of fog and mists to cloak the sets, while he shoots his cast in low lights and shadows to ensure his sci-fi tale never has a chance to be found out as a cheapie. As it happens the story is decent enough. Alien visitor from a dying planet needs something, but what? He can't communicate vocally and of course the humans meeting the visitor have different agendas. There's some suspense, a little bit of nutty science, and even some sexual flirtations. All in all a good solid sci-fi picture, one that showcases the unheralded skills of its director. And not even a papier-mรขchรฉ headed alien can under value that fact. 7/10

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