The Monster (1903)
Original title: Le monstre
1903 · 3 min
Georges MélièsCast
Plot
An Egyptian prince has lost his beloved wife and he has sought a dervish who dwells at the base of the sphinx.
Sinekatalog’s take
A grieving prince seeks help from a dervish at the foot of the sphinx, and magic and apparitions follow. This is pure early trick cinema, with theatrical sets and playful special effects. Brief, quaint and enjoyable as a window into film's conjuring roots.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (1,526 votes)
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