Ed Wood opens in limited release in the U.S. in 1994. The Tim Burton dark comedy biopic of the man often considered to be the world’s worst filmmaker centers mostly on the making of his film Plan 9 From Outer Space. Martin Landau won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi.
This Day in Halloween: Tim Burton's dark comedy biopic "Ed Wood" opens in limited release in the U.S. in 1994. / Illustration by Blanca Dunwoody