VULGAR AUTEUR RANKING: THE FILMOGRAPHY OF EDWARD D. WOOD JR.

By: DOUGLAS REESE

Inspired by Jack Lehtonen and his push for the “vulgar auteur” canon, I would like to further demonsrate some of my favorites when it comes to actors, actresses, and directors who are, to me, underrated and/or undervalued auteurs of their craft. I will rank their filmography based on the quality of the films (which, for me, also constitutes directing), and then will give the actors five examples of films where they showcased their highest talents.

Entry #10 in this ongoing series is director EDWARD D. WOOD JR..

FIVE STARS
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FOUR STARS
01. GLEN OR GLENDA?
02. NIGHT OF THE GHOULS
03. JAIL BAIT (not on MUBI)

THREE STARS
04. PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE

TWO STARS
05. BRIDE OF THE MONSTER

ONE STAR
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NEVER SEEN
EXCITED (not on MUBI)
THE LOVE FEAST (not on MUBI)
NECROMANIA (not on MUBI)
THE SINISTER URGE (not on MUBI)
THE SUN WAS SETTING (not on MUBI)
TAKE IT OUT IN TRADE (not on MUBI)

An example of auteurism…

• 01
  Glen or Glenda?
  Edward D. Wood Jr.
• 02
  Night of the Ghouls
  Edward D. Wood Jr.
• 03
  Plan 9 from Outer Space
  Edward D. Wood Jr.
• 04
  Bride of the Monster
  Edward D. Wood Jr.