Warning from Space

Warning from Space

Soon, the Earth will explode! A terror which will annihilate all of humanity!

1956 · 87 min · ★ 5.3 · Science Fiction, Horror

Large star-shaped aliens travel to earth in hopes of warning them about an oncoming catastrophe. To prevent panic about their appearance, one alien takes the form of a popular singer.

Directed by Kōji Shima · Written by Hideo Oguni

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