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The X-Rays (1897)

Directed by George Albert Smith

3.2/5ARCHITECT "LEEANNA"4 min

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Quick Hit

The X-Rays earns its rating on execution rather than legend. You can feel the medium learning its own nightmares.

Full Take

From a craft standpoint, the film is strongest when its design and pacing stay aligned. The film earns points for clarity of intent, then loses some on drag or thin characterization. It feels like cinema inventing horror in public, one trick-shot at a time. The compressed runtime makes every effect choice visible. The final grade lands at SOLID.

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Apr 4, 2026Last updated