From Wiki- The Incredible Shrinking Man is a 1957 American science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, based on Richard Matheson's 1956 novel, The Shrinking Man. The film stars Grant Williams as Scott and Randy Stuart
as Scott's wife, Louise. While relaxing on a boat, Scott is enveloped
by a strange fog. Months later, he discovers that he appears to be
shrinking. By the time Scott has reached the height of a small boy, his
condition becomes known to the public. When he learns there is no cure
for his condition, he lashes out at his wife. As Scott shrinks to the
point where he can fit into a dollhouse, he has a battle with his family
cat, leaving him lost and alone in his basement, where he is now
smaller than the average insect. Back to me: He fights a spider, and finally shrinks down to sub-atomic size and wanders off to find his place in the universe.
This is regarded as a classic sci-fi movie, and it is good, but that first two thirds of the movie is a bit tough to get through. It is so heavy-handed as well, and Scott becomes rather unlikable. So much so that you are cheering for the orange cat and the spider to eat him. Speaking of that poor spider, I sure hope they didn't actually kill it. Also, while tarantulas look fearsome, they are not, unless threatened. They also don't spin webs. Anyway, I do like the movie, but it is not something I watch or even want to watch regularly. Great looking print, though!
Next week- The Night Stalker
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