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Release Year1958
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Science Fiction
Votes22
DirectorGilbert Gunn
WritersPaul Ryder
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Strange World of Planet X
About The Strange World of Planet X
Near a small English village, a scientific team is conducting experiments with magnetic fields, the results of which may have military applications but the intensification of which seem to be connected to UFO reports, a series of murders, an enormous insect egg, and a strange visitor with exceptional scientific knowledge.
Directed by Gilbert Gunn, The Strange World of Planet X leans on a strong ensemble — Forrest Tucker, Gaby André, Martin Benson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1958.
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