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.

Cast

Laura Bayley, Tom Green

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What is "The X-Ray Fiend" about?

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.

When was "The X-Ray Fiend" released?

The X-Ray Fiend was released in 1897.

Who stars in "The X-Ray Fiend"?

The cast includes Laura Bayley, Tom Green.