The X from Outer Space
Mankind threatened by a deadly nucleus from the vast void of space
1967 • 89 min • Science Fiction · Horror
Synopsis
The spaceship AAB-Gamma is dispatched from FAFC headquarters in Japan to make a landing on the planet Mars and investigate reports of UFOs in the area. As they near the red planet, they encounter a mysterious UFO that coats the ship's hull with unusual spores. Taking one of the specimens back to earth, it soon develops and grows into a giant chicken-lizard-alien monster that tramples Japan.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 52 Audience · 52 · 49%
An alien spore brought back from Mars grows into a giant monster that attacks Japan. The military tries to stop the creature as it causes destruction in its path. This classic sci-fi film features a unique kaiju and retro special effects.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Some destruction and peril from the monster
- Dated special effects
What it models well
- Teamwork in crisis
- Human ingenuity
- Protecting the planet
Talk about it after
- Space exploration risks
- Consequences of interfering with nature
- How different cultures respond to threats
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Top billed cast
Director: Kazui Nihonmatsu • Crew: Moriyoshi Ishida, Kazui Nihonmatsu, Eibi Motomochi
Trailers & clips
The X From Outer Space - Textless International Trailer
The X from Outer Space - Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersReports of unidentified flying objects near Mars intrigues the Japanese based "FAFC" which decides to send a ship to investigate. The American and Japanese crew do, indeed, encounter what one describes as a "giant fried egg" before landing on the planet and discovering what looks like a breakfast roll. Rudimentary tests suggests it's inert, and they decide to bring it home for further investigation.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.2/10 (52)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Franchise
- Monster X Collection
- IMDb
- tt0062411
