Le Manoir du diable or The House of the Devil, released in the United States as The Haunted Castle and in Britain as The Devil's Castle, is an 1896 French more
Le Manoir du diable or The House of the Devil, released in the United States as The Haunted Castle and in Britain as The Devil's Castle, is an 1896 French short silent film directed by Georges Méliès. The film tells the story of an encounter with the Devil and various attendant phantoms. It is intended to evoke amusement and wonder from its audiences, rather than fear. However, because of its themes and characters, it has been considered to technically be the first horror film, as well as potentially the first vampire film. The film opens with a large bat flying into a medieval castle, circling a room, and then suddenly changing into the Devil. Producing a cauldron, Mephistopheles conjures up a young girl and various supernatural creatures in an effort to scare two cavaliers, eventually succeeding in causing one to flee. Ultimately the remaining cavalier is confronted face-to-face by the Devil before reaching for and brandishing a large crucifix, which causes the Devil to vanish. close
The water beats relentlessly against the Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno), one of the main natural attractions of Lisbon's west coast, filmed from above more
The water beats relentlessly against the Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno), one of the main natural attractions of Lisbon's west coast, filmed from above almost in a vertical plunge onto the deep, rocky ground. close
Rip van Winkle and the Four Dwarfs in the Woods. Rip raises his glass and makes a toast. He drinks while the dwarves watch him closely. Rip immediately more
Rip van Winkle and the Four Dwarfs in the Woods. Rip raises his glass and makes a toast. He drinks while the dwarves watch him closely. Rip immediately begins to stagger and falls, falling asleep. close
Rip van Winkle and the four dwarfs are in the woods when Rip falls to the ground. Rip rises in a last-ditch attempt to get help from them, but the dwarves more
Rip van Winkle and the four dwarfs are in the woods when Rip falls to the ground. Rip rises in a last-ditch attempt to get help from them, but the dwarves disappear from view. Rip is falling asleep. close
Three dwarfs are in the woods when Rip van Winkle and another dwarf come to them. The main dwarf turns to the confused Rip, who still holds a barrel in his hands.
Three dwarfs are in the woods when Rip van Winkle and another dwarf come to them. The main dwarf turns to the confused Rip, who still holds a barrel in his hands. close
Two babies are shown seated next to each other, in high chairs, apparently enjoying themselves. Suddenly one snatches a toy from the other and they indulge in hair-pulling.
Two babies are shown seated next to each other, in high chairs, apparently enjoying themselves. Suddenly one snatches a toy from the other and they indulge in hair-pulling. close
The camera shows a water ride at Bergen Beach at Coney Island. A raised track filled with water forms a chute, and a small boat full of park visitors more
The camera shows a water ride at Bergen Beach at Coney Island. A raised track filled with water forms a chute, and a small boat full of park visitors slides down the chute. Alongside, empty boats are hauled back up to the top of the ride. close