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A Terrible Night (1896) · Une nuit terrible

Original title: Une nuit terrible

1896 · Georges Méliès · 1 min · France · Edited by 1

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A man tries to get a good night's sleep, but is disturbed by a giant spider that leaps onto his bed, and a battle ensues in hilarious comic fashion.

Georges MélièsDirector

A 1896 title built around Campamento, Giant spider and Horror comedy. Directed by Georges Méliès.

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