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Movie poster: Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend: The Pet (1921)
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Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend: The Pet

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1921 · 11 min Fantasy Animation
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

After eating a rarebit, a man falls asleep and dreams his wife adopts a mysterious animal with an insatiable appetite. The pet eats its milk, the house cat, the house's furnishings, rat poison, and passing vehicles, including airplanes and a blimp, while growing larger and larger. This cartoon is part of a Dream trilogy animated by Winsor McCay in 1921. (CBGP)

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Year 1921
Country United States of America
Genre Fantasy, Animation
Director Winsor McCay
Runtime 11 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (21 votes)

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McCay constructs a surreal narrative from a simple premise—a dream following a heavy meal. He explores a domino effect of absurdity, relying on economical animation where each new item becomes a logical victim for the ever-growing, insatiable pet, escalating the chaos with perfect comic timing.

What lingers after viewing is a hypnotic glimpse into animation's pioneering era, where humor tinged with horror showcases the boundless, peculiar imagination of Little Nemo's creator. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Winsor McCay

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