The Man From Planet X (1951)
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100% of critics liked it
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(1,270 ratings)
An inexpensive but atmospheric sci-fi film, Man from Planet X takes place on a lonely Scottish island. Science professor Raymond Bond is monitoring the orbit of the mysterious "Planet X," which has entered the solar system and is travelling close to Earth. A spaceship lands from this… More An inexpensive but atmospheric sci-fi film, Man from Planet X takes place on a lonely Scottish island. Science professor Raymond Bond is monitoring the orbit of the mysterious "Planet X," which has entered the solar system and is travelling close to Earth. A spaceship lands from this planet, out of which pops a strange little man who looks something like an Easter Island statue. He has come to make contact with friendly Earthlings, but evil scientist William Schallert wants to exploit the spaceman's highly developed intellect for his own selfish ends. Schallert's nastiness turns the alien against the other Earthlings; the creature enslaves their minds and transforms them into zombies. Both Schallert and the alien are eventually destroyed--as Planet X, failing to establish a bond with Earth, spirals off into deep space. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Edgar G. Ulmer, David Ormont
- Written By
- Aubrey Wisberg, Jack Pollexfen
- Genres
- Horror, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Cult Movies
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1951 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Creative, idealistic science fiction film.
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Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)
Capable B horror of the sort that invites nostalgia even in those of us who weren't there.
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Frank Wilkins, ReelTalk Movie Reviews
An eerie reminder that a decent script and adept direction can overcome even the lowest of budgets.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Odd, atmospheric, but rather slow Edgar G. Ulmer sci-fi cheapie.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
Classic Ulmer.
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Cast
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Robert Clarke
as John Lawrence
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Margaret Field
as Enid Elliot
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Raymond Bond
as Prof. Elliot
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William Schallert
as Mears
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Roy Engel
as Constable
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Charles Davis
as Geordie
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Gilbert Fallman
as Dr. Blane
- Tom Daly
- David Ormont
- June Jeffery
