The X from Outer Space

The film follows the spaceship AAB-Gamma, which is sent from FAFC headquarters in Japan to investigate UFO sightings near Mars. During their journey, the crew encounters a UFO that covers their ship with spores. Upon returning to Earth, one of the specimens grows into a giant chicken-lizard-alien monster that wreaks havoc in Japan.

The X from Outer Space is part of the Monster X Collection, making it a notable title for collectors of kaiju and science fiction films. With its unique premise of a space mission gone awry and the emergence of a colossal creature, this film holds a distinctive place in the kaiju genre. Its runtime of 89 minutes makes it a concise addition to any collection focused on Japanese monster films.