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The Horror Codex

The X-Ray Fiend

1897·1m·en
5.5

Overview

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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Released October 1, 1897·United Kingdom

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