The Incredible Shrinking Man
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:novel gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:1957
gptkb:film The Incredible Shrinking Man (film) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
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| gptkbp:awards |
Nominated for Academy Award
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Special Effects Nominated for Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:The_Shrinking_Man
a novel novel by Richard Matheson |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
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| gptkbp:budget |
$750,000
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Scott_Carey
gptkb:The_Cat gptkb:Louise_Carey gptkb:The_Ants gptkb:The_Giant_Spider |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Scott's journey from normalcy to insignificance
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| gptkbp:character_development |
explores themes of isolation
explores themes of existentialism Scott's transformation throughout the story explores themes of human vulnerability |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Scott and his wife
Scott and his family Scott's relationship with society Scott's struggle with his condition |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_P._Boyle
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| gptkbp:climax |
Scott's final confrontation with a spider
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| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs. nature
man vs. self |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:M._C._Escher
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Cult classic status
considered a classic of science fiction influential in horror and sci-fi genres |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
often referenced in pop culture
Homage in various films Parodied in The Simpsons Referenced in Futurama |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Jack_Arnold
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Jack_Arnold
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Edward_G._Nelson
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| gptkbp:features |
Behind-the-scenes footage
Interviews with cast and crew Commentary by film historians Documentary on the making |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
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| gptkbp:film_score |
Available for digital download
Available on CD Available on vinyl |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Edward_G._Nelson
gptkb:Edward_G._Burrows The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957 film) |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Playboy_Magazine
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film DVD release in 2004 Blu-ray release in 2011 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Incredible Shrinking Man
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:The_Fly gptkb:The_Incredible_Shrinking_Woman gptkb:The_Secret_World_of_Arrietty gptkb:Ant-Man_and_The_Wasp gptkb:The_Incredible_Hulk gptkb:The_Amazing_Colossal_Man gptkb:Honey,_I_Shrunk_the_Kids gptkb:Fantastic_Voyage gptkb:video_game gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:literary_work gptkb:The_Time_Machine science fiction genre future science fiction films various sci-fi films |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:film science fiction literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:H._G._Wells The Shrinking Man (short story) |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
various media adaptations
The novel ' The Shrinking Man' by Richard Matheson |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:The_Incredible_Hulk
gptkb:Honey,_I_Shrunk_the_Kids Various science fiction works |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
struggle for survival
desire to return to normal size |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-7653-0420-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Analysis in film studies
Referenced in other media Influence on science fiction films Discussion of shrinking in popular culture |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
imagery
foreshadowing symbolism of size |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Scott_Carey
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:survival
fear of the unknown |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Paul_Sawtell
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
limited third-person |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:existentialism |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its special effects
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am not a monster!"
" I am not afraid of the dark." " I am a man!" " I am shrinking!" " I was a man, and now I am a mere insect." ' I was a man... now I'm a nothing.' |
| gptkbp:page_count |
192
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| gptkbp:plot |
A man shrinks in size after being exposed to a strange mist.
A man shrinks in size due to a mysterious cloud. A man shrinks in size due to exposure to a strange mist. A man shrinks in size after being exposed to a mysterious cloud. |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1956
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Gold_Medal_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
cult following
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| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1957
gptkb:April April 1957 1957-02-22 |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_Incredible_Shrinking_Woman
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| gptkbp:resolution |
acceptance of his new reality
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| gptkbp:runtime |
81 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
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| gptkbp:setting |
suburban America
diminished perspective of the world |
| gptkbp:significance |
examines societal fears
explores human vulnerability |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:April_Kent
gptkb:Grant_Williams gptkb:Philip_Tead gptkb:Randy_Stuart gptkb:John_Mc_Intire |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
shrinking as a metaphor for loss of control
size as a reflection of power dynamics |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
the impact of technology
the fragility of life |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:existentialism
isolation human condition |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Isolation
Existentialism Fear of the unknown Human condition Human vulnerability |
| gptkbp:visual_effects |
gptkb:A._Arnold_Gillespie
gptkb:Paul_Sawtell Special effects by |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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