The X-Ray Fiend

In this captivating film, a romantic couple unwittingly becomes the subjects of an extraordinary experiment when they are transformed into skeletons by none other than Wilhelm Roentgen's newly discovered X-Rays. Set against the backdrop of the late 1890s, the story seamlessly weaves together two significant milestones in cinematic history: Roentgen's groundbreaking discovery and Georges Méliès' serendipitous realization of the jump-cut's potential for special effects. As the couple navigates their new skeletal reality, viewers are treated to a visually striking portrayal of early special effects while exploring themes of love, transformation, and the intersection of science with the human experience.