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Movie poster: Uncle Josh's Nightmare (1900)
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Uncle Josh's Nightmare

1900 · 2 min Fantasy Comedy Horror
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Poor Uncle Josh is trying to get to sleep, but being constantly bedevilled by a fellow in red long underwear with horns. A short early trick editing film using a stationary camera much more valuable for its historical, rather than entertainment value.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1900
Country United States of America
Genre Fantasy, Comedy, Horror
Director Edwin S. Porter
Runtime 2 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (16 votes)

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The film constructs a simple spooky comedy relying entirely on a single trick—stopping the camera to change the set behind the actor. It explores the most fundamental power of editing to create a magical apparition.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of witnessing the humble origin of cinematic illusion, a historical curio rather than a narrative. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Edwin S. Porter

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Watch as a historical curiosity, with context about early film tricks.

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