Ed Wood Movies: Release Order
Edward Davis Wood Jr. is an infamous cult filmmaker, known for his passionate but technically challenged B-movies. Despite working with minimal budgets and often baffling creative choices, Wood's films have achieved legendary status for their earnest ambition and unintentional comedy.
This watch list includes Wood's feature-length directorial work, from his early genre films to his final attempt at mainstream cinema with The Sinister Urge. Note that Revenge of the Dead was the original 1959 title for what's now commonly known as Night of the Ghouls - the film sat unreleased for decades until distributor Wade Williams acquired it in 1984.
Two other posthumously completed films are also included: Crossroads of Laredo, which Wood actually shot in 1948 but was completed decades later, and I Woke Up Early the Day I Died, based on Wood's 1974 screenplay. Wood directed numerous adult films in the 1970s which are not included in this curated list.
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Glen or Glenda
A psychiatrist recounts two case studies exploring gender identity and sexual ambiguity in this early examination of transgender themes.
Jail Bait
The son of a renowned plastic surgeon gets involved with a young criminal and accidentally kills a night watchman during a botched robbery. When the criminal partner murders him and blackmails the surgeon for a new face, a deadly game of deception begins.
Bride of the Monster
A mad scientist conducts twisted experiments to create atomic supermen in his remote laboratory, while a determined reporter investigates the mysterious disappearances linked to his supposedly haunted house.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Aliens resurrect the dead as part of their sinister Plan 9 to take over Earth, leading to a desperate battle between extraterrestrial invaders and determined humans trying to stop them.
The Sinister Urge
A low-budget crime thriller following a disturbed individual working for an adult film operation who begins targeting the actresses involved in the productions.
Revenge of the Dead
Kelton the Cop investigates strange occurrences involving a mystic named Dr. Acula who is performing rituals to raise the dead. The supernatural activities may prove more dangerous than anyone anticipated.
Crossroads of Laredo
A gunslinger named Tex murders a cowboy and steals his money, then marries Barbara and mistreats her. When honest man Lem, who also loves Barbara, witnesses this injustice, he decides to take action against the violent outlaw.
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
A mental patient escapes from an asylum, disguises himself in drag to rob a bank, and flees with the stolen money while being pursued by authorities.
Other Film Series
Bad Boys
An action-comedy franchise following Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett as they take on high-stakes cases while navigating their evolving partnership.
Bryan Edgar Wallace
A series of German crime thrillers produced by CCC Filmkunst in the 1960s-70s, marketed under the name of Edgar Wallace's son Bryan, featuring standalone mysteries with gothic atmosphere and masked killers.
Ernest
Comedy series featuring Jim Varney as the lovable, dim-witted Ernest P. Worrell in standalone adventures ranging from summer camp to outer space.
Grindhouse
An exploitation cinema tribute that began as a 2007 double feature and spawned multiple spin-off films from its fake trailers.
Police Story
A Hong Kong action film series created by and starring Jackie Chan, known for its spectacular stunts and innovative action choreography across multiple eras and reboots.
Scream
A meta-horror franchise following Sidney Prescott and others as they face various Ghostface killers, known for its self-aware commentary on slasher film tropes.