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The Man From Planet X

The Man From Planet X (1951)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1951 Wide

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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

PG, 1 hr. 10 min.

Horror, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Cult Movies

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Aubrey Wisberg, Jack Pollexfen

Feb 20, 2001

MGM Home Entertainment

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Creative, idealistic science fiction film.

January 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television | Comment
Michael E. Grost
Classic Film and Television

Capable B horror of the sort that invites nostalgia even in those of us who weren't there.

June 16, 2004 Comment
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS) Source: F5 (Wichita, KS)

An eerie reminder that a decent script and adept direction can overcome even the lowest of budgets.

February 24, 2004 Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | Comment
Frank Wilkins
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Odd, atmospheric, but rather slow Edgar G. Ulmer sci-fi cheapie.

March 12, 2003 Comment
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Classic Ulmer.

October 9, 2002 Comment
Jeffrey M. Anderson
San Francisco Examiner

I bet if Ulmer had a few more days of shooting time we would have seen a lot more action.

September 24, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
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An okay sci-fi movie of the 50s. It's not a very original plot, nor are there good special effects, but it's not bad either.

September 5, 2010
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AJ Verser

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A supposed classic, but really it's pretty lame. Sweet 50's low budget sci-fi.

July 29, 2007
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