| Description |
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen, 1.85:1; NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital. |
| Cast |
Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton, Raymond Bailey, William Schallert, Frank Scannel. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Ellis W. Carter ; editor, Al Joseph ; special photography, Clifford Stine. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Richard Matheson. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1957. |
| Awards |
National Film Registry selection, 2009. |
| Audience |
Rating: not rated. |
| Summary |
When Scott Carey encounters a mysterious radioactive mist on a boating trip, he soon finds his life taking on a bizarre and frightening twist. His physical size begins to diminish as he shrinks to a mere two inches. Suddenly, ordinary household situations loom over him with lethal intensity, a playful cat becomes a demon, and a spider is a gargantuan monster. |
| Note |
Includes trailer. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English SDH, French or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Radioactive substances -- Drama.
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Human beings -- Effect of radiation on -- Drama.
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Radioactivity -- Drama.
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Matheson, Richard, 1926-2013 -- Film adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Arnold, Jack, 1916-1992. Director.
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Matheson, Richard, 1926-2013. Screenwriter.
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Zugsmith, Albert. Producer.
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Williams, Grant, 1931-1985. Actor.
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Stuart, Randy, 1924-1996. Actor.
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Kent, April, -1998. Actor.
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Langton, Paul, 1913-1980. Actor.
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Bailey, Raymond, 1904-1980. Actor.
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Universal-International (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
025192095443 |
| Music No. |
61117686 Universal |
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