The X-Ray Fiend
A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1897 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy, Horror |
| Director | George Albert Smith |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (62 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its joke at the intersection of scientific progress and the grotesque, relying on an editing trick as its primary magical device. It explores the public's fascination with the new X-ray technology, transforming it into a theatrical gag.
What lingers after viewing is the charm of a simple, effective illusion that turns anxiety into amusement. A curious artifact where horror is disarmed by comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Albert Smith
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Watch in dim light as a quirky scientific novelty. A perfect short diversion.
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