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The Incredible Shrinking Man

The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)

NR 1h 21m 6.7/10 IMDb
Science FictionDramaAdventureHorror

A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.

Director: Jack Arnold

Cast: Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton, Raymond Bailey

Content Warnings

Phobias & Sensory

Confined spaces (claustrophobia) Spiders / insects
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