The classic 1958 miniaturization movie has a lot to say...
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, we discuss Jack Arnold's 1957 miniaturization film The Incredible Shrinking Man, which manages to deliver ground-breaking special effects action and philosophical depth in equal measure.
While I was familiar with some of the film's special effects sequences, I'd never actually watched it in full. Sure, it delivers all the fun spectacle that the title suggests, but it's also a far more self-reflective and philosophical film than you might expect. When Scott Carey begins to shrink in size, it warps not only his physical surroundings but the very relationships, power dynamics, gender roles and social norms that previously defined him. A great film all around that holds up well.
What's next on Weirdhouse Cinema? We'll be doing another miniaturization movie: Burt I Gordon's 1957 attempt to cash in on this week's film. In the meantime, be sure to check out the merch store and follow us on Letterboxd! All the movies we've covered are listed there in our list and you can click "read notes" to get links to the individual episodes posted here.
Note: I'd previously stated that this week's film would be 1951's" The Day of the Triffids," but we had to pivot because we couldn't find a copy.
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