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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:novel
gptkb:short_story
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
|
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:comics
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:The_Incredible_Shrinking_Man
gptkb:television_adaptation
gptkb:television
gptkb:horror
gptkb:film
mixed reviews
The Incredible Shrinking Man (film)
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
|
gptkb:1957
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|
gptkbp:adaptations
|
radio dramas
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gptkbp:adapted_into
|
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:short_story
gptkb:film
radio dramas
|
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
|
costumes
|
|
gptkbp:author
|
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
|
|
gptkbp:awards
|
Nominated for 1 Academy Award
Nominated for Hugo Award
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gptkbp:based_on
|
The Incredible Shrinking Man (novel)
The Shrinking Man (novel)
The Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson
The Shrinking Man novel
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gptkbp:based_on_work
|
The Shrinking Man novel by Richard Matheson
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gptkbp:box_office
|
$1.5 million
moderate success
|
|
gptkbp:budget
|
$750,000
|
|
gptkbp:cast
|
gptkb:Jack_Arnold
gptkb:Grant_Williams
|
|
gptkbp:character
|
gptkb:Scott_Carey
gptkb:The_Cat
gptkb:Louise_Carey
gptkb:The_Ants
gptkb:The_Giant_Spider
Mr. Carey
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gptkbp:character_arc
|
struggle for survival
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gptkbp:character_development
|
Scott's emotional journey
Scott's transformation
Explores themes of isolation and fear.
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gptkbp:character_motivation
|
desire to return to normal size
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gptkbp:character_relationships
|
Scott and his wife
Scott vs. society
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gptkbp:character_struggle
|
survival against odds
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gptkbp:cinematography
|
gptkb:Charles_P._Boyle
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
|
gptkb:Charles_Lang
gptkb:Charles_P._Boyle
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gptkbp:climax
|
Scott's final confrontation
final confrontation with a spider
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gptkbp:color
|
Black and white
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gptkbp:comic_series
|
gptkb:The_Amazing_Spider-Man
|
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gptkbp:conflict
|
man vs. nature
man vs. society
man vs. self
shrinking body size
shrinking due to exposure to a radioactive mist
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gptkbp:country
|
gptkb:United_States
|
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gptkbp:cover_artist
|
gptkb:Robert_Mc_Ginnis
|
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gptkbp:created_by
|
gptkb:Gordon_Hessler
|
|
gptkbp:critical_reception
|
Mixed reviews
Generally positive reviews
Positive reviews
positive
Cult classic
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gptkbp:cult_status
|
Cult classic
|
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
considered a classic
Referenced in various media
inspired other works
inspired parodies
inspired other media
Influenced later sci-fi series
Influenced later sci-fi films.
Considered a classic of science fiction cinema.
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_references
|
gptkb:popular_culture
Parodied in various shows.
Referenced in literature.
Influenced video games.
Inspired merchandise.
Homage in films.
Referenced in TV shows and other films.
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|
gptkbp:design_influence
|
limited editions
|
|
gptkbp:director
|
gptkb:Jack_Arnold
|
|
gptkbp:discusses
|
the nature of reality
the impact of technology
the fragility of life
|
|
gptkbp:distributor
|
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
|
|
gptkbp:edited_by
|
gptkb:Edward_G._Burrows
|
|
gptkbp:editor
|
Paul Weatherwax
|
|
gptkbp:example
|
science fiction literature
|
|
gptkbp:explores
|
gptkb:existentialism
human condition
|
|
gptkbp:explores_themes
|
gptkb:survival
gptkb:identity
isolation
fear
|
|
gptkbp:fandom
|
gptkb:fan_fiction
|
|
gptkbp:features
|
psychological horror
a journey of self-discovery
science fiction elements
a shrinking protagonist
a struggle against nature
|
|
gptkbp:features_character
|
gptkb:Louise_Carey
gptkb:The_Scientist
The Antagonist
|
|
gptkbp:film_awards
|
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
|
|
gptkbp:film_editing
|
gptkb:Edward_G._Burrows
|
|
gptkbp:film_festival
|
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
Screened at various science fiction festivals.
|
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gptkbp:film_length
|
81 minutes
|
|
gptkbp:film_score
|
Approved by the MPAA
Notable for its orchestral score.
|
|
gptkbp:film_technique
|
gptkb:Honey,_I_Shrunk_the_Kids
stage adaptations
Use of practical effects.
Innovative camera angles.
Sound design.
Lighting effects.
Miniature sets.
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|
gptkbp:filming_location
|
gptkb:California
|
|
gptkbp:finale_date
|
gptkb:Season_2
September 22, 1959
|
|
gptkbp:first_aired
|
gptkb:1957
|
|
gptkbp:format
|
Black-and-white
|
|
gptkbp:genre
|
gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:horror
|
|
gptkbp:has_adaptation
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:animated_series
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:short_stories
gptkb:stage_play
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957 film)
The Shrinking Man (TV series)
|
|
gptkbp:has_awards
|
gptkb:Hugo_Award
Locus Award nomination
|
|
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
|
inspired other works
|
|
gptkbp:has_impact_on
|
science fiction genre
|
|
gptkbp:has_influenced
|
other authors
|
|
gptkbp:has_inspired
|
gptkb:merchandise
|
|
gptkbp:has_sequel
|
gptkb:The_Shrinking_Man_Returns
gptkb:The_Incredible_Shrinking_Man
|
|
gptkbp:has_setting
|
suburban America
|
|
gptkbp:has_theme
|
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:survival
human condition
|
|
gptkbp:home_media_release
|
gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:CD-ROM
Available for streaming
Available on DVD
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
The Shrinking Man
|
|
gptkbp:influence
|
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
science fiction literature
post-war American literature
|
|
gptkbp:influence_on
|
science fiction literature
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
gptkb:Ant-Man
gptkb:The_Fly
gptkb:The_Secret_World_of_Arrietty
gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:The_Amazing_Colossal_Man
gptkb:Honey,_I_Shrunk_the_Kids
gptkb:television_shows
gptkb:The_Fly_(1958)
gptkb:The_Fly_(film)
comic conventions
science fiction genre
Video games.
Modern horror films.
The X-Files.
The Twilight Zone.
Films about shrinking
Literature on shrinking.
TV shows about shrinking
The film ' Ant-Man'.
The film ' Downsizing'.
The film ' Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'.
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|
gptkbp:influenced_artists
|
gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:The_Metamorphosis
concept albums
surrealist art
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:The_Invisible_Man
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:H._G._Wells
1950s science fiction
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_games
|
Ant-Man games
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_podcasts
|
storytelling podcasts
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_web_series
|
short films
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
Science fiction literature
The Shrinking Man (short story)
The concept of shrinking in science fiction
Atomic age fears
The concept of shrinking in science fiction.
|
|
gptkbp:inspired
|
gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkb:The_Incredible_Shrinking_Man
various media adaptations
|
|
gptkbp:inspired_by
|
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
|
|
gptkbp:inspired_merchandise
|
gptkb:toys
graphic novels
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of
|
fan discussions
|
|
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in
|
gptkb:literary_criticism
its philosophical implications
|
|
gptkbp:is_associated_with
|
1950s science fiction
|
|
gptkbp:is_available_in
|
gptkb:e_Book
digital format
audiobook format
hardcover format
paperback format
|
|
gptkbp:is_characterized_by
|
social commentary
psychological depth
|
|
gptkbp:is_cited_in
|
academic papers
|
|
gptkbp:is_considered_as
|
a cautionary tale
classic of science fiction
|
|
gptkbp:is_explored_in
|
gptkb:literary_analysis
philosophical discussions
film studies
psychological studies
sociological studies
|
|
gptkbp:is_featured_in
|
film festivals
|
|
gptkbp:is_influenced_by
|
gptkb:pulp_fiction
|
|
gptkbp:is_known_for
|
its unique premise
|
|
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to
|
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
|
|
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in
|
science fiction studies
|
|
gptkbp:is_part_of
|
American literature
American pop culture
cultural discussions
American literature canon
Richard Matheson's legacy
|
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_by
|
science fiction fans
|
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_for
|
its innovative storytelling
|
|
gptkbp:is_referenced_in
|
gptkb:popular_culture
various media
|
|
gptkbp:is_reflected_in
|
post-war anxieties
|
|
gptkbp:is_studied_in
|
university courses
literary courses
|
|
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of
|
loss of control
|
|
gptkbp:isbn
|
978-0-7653-0420-0
978-0-7653-0424-0
978-0-7653-0420-5
|
|
gptkbp:language
|
English
|
|
gptkbp:last_aired
|
gptkb:1959
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
Considered a classic of 1950s sci-fi.
Influential in science fiction cinema.
Influenced later films about shrinking.
|
|
gptkbp:literary_significance
|
classic science fiction
|
|
gptkbp:main_character
|
gptkb:Scott_Carey
|
|
gptkbp:merchandise
|
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:action_figures
Comic book adaptations
Novel adaptations
Merchandising rights sold
|
|
gptkbp:motif
|
size
isolation
|
|
gptkbp:music_by
|
gptkb:Miklos_Rozsa
|
|
gptkbp:music_composer
|
gptkb:Miklós_Rózsa
|
|
gptkbp:narrative
|
gptkb:transformation
first-person
questions reality.
|
|
gptkbp:narrative_style
|
first-person
First-person perspective
suspenseful
|
|
gptkbp:narrative_theme
|
gptkb:existentialism
|
|
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars
|
gptkb:John_Astin
gptkb:John_Carradine
gptkb:Robert_Duvall
gptkb:Beverly_Garland
gptkb:Joan_Blondell
|
|
gptkbp:notable_influence
|
Special effects by Paul Blaisdell
|
|
gptkbp:notable_quote
|
' I am not a man, I am a shrinking man.'
' I was a man... now I'm a bug.'
' I was a man... now I'm a nothing.'
' I was a man... now I'm a little boy.'
|
|
gptkbp:notable_speakers
|
human vulnerability
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_episodes
|
29
30 minutes
Available online
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_seasons
|
2
|
|
gptkbp:often_includes
|
reading lists
|
|
gptkbp:original_language
|
English
|
|
gptkbp:original_network
|
gptkb:ABC
|
|
gptkbp:page_count
|
192
|
|
gptkbp:parody
|
gptkb:The_Simpsons
|
|
gptkbp:plot
|
A man shrinks in size after being exposed to a radioactive mist.
A man shrinks in size after exposure to a radioactive mist.
A man shrinks in size after being exposed to a cloud of radioactive spray.
|
|
gptkbp:plot_twist
|
unexpected ending
|
|
gptkbp:premiere_date
|
September 10, 1957
|
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
Fall 1957
|
|
gptkbp:production_company
|
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox_Television
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
|
|
gptkbp:protagonist
|
gptkb:Scott_Carey
|
|
gptkbp:provided
|
anthologies
|
|
gptkbp:publication_year
|
1953
|
|
gptkbp:published_by
|
gptkb:Gold_Medal_Books
gptkb:Galaxy_Science_Fiction
|
|
gptkbp:published_in
|
gptkb:1956
|
|
gptkbp:publisher
|
gptkb:Gold_Medal_Books
|
|
gptkbp:radio_drama_year
|
gptkb:1957
|
|
gptkbp:release_date
|
gptkb:1956
1957-04-22
|
|
gptkbp:release_format
|
Theatrical
theatrical release
Theatrical release
|
|
gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1957
gptkb:1977
|
|
gptkbp:remake
|
gptkb:Kelly_Le_Brock
gptkb:Joel_Schumacher
gptkb:The_Incredible_Shrinking_Woman
gptkb:1981
gptkb:The_Incredible_Shrinking_Man_(2023)
gptkb:comedy
The Shrinking Man (TBA)
|
|
gptkbp:resolution
|
acceptance of fate
|
|
gptkbp:runtime
|
81 minutes
|
|
gptkbp:score
|
gptkb:Miklos_Rozsa
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
|
|
gptkbp:sequel
|
gptkb:The_Shrinking_Man_Returns
|
|
gptkbp:set_in
|
gptkb:California
|
|
gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:California
gptkb:United_States
suburban America
Suburban America
|
|
gptkbp:special_effects
|
gptkb:Practical_effects
Practical effects used for shrinking.
|
|
gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:April_Kent
gptkb:William_Schallert
gptkb:Grant_Williams
gptkb:Paul_Langton
gptkb:Randy_Stuart
|
|
gptkbp:symbolism
|
Fear of the unknown
Loss of control
shrinking
human vulnerability
Scott as everyman.
shrinking as a metaphor
|
|
gptkbp:television_show
|
gptkb:The_Incredible_Hulk
|
|
gptkbp:thematic_element
|
identity crisis
loss of control
fear of the unknown
human resilience
survival instinct
|
|
gptkbp:theme
|
gptkb:Survival
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:George_Duning
gptkb:identity
gptkb:transformation
isolation
fear
Fear of the unknown.
Survival.
Man vs. nature.
Existential crisis.
Loss of control.
|
|
gptkbp:themes
|
gptkb:Isolation
Fear of the unknown
human condition
Human vulnerability
|
|
gptkbp:translated_into
|
multiple languages
|
|
gptkbp:viewership
|
Moderate
|
|
gptkbp:visual_effects
|
gptkb:John_P._Fulton
Miniature effects
|
|
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to
|
shrink ray tropes
|
|
gptkbp:won_award
|
gptkb:none
|
|
gptkbp:writer
|
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
|
|
gptkbp:written_by
|
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
4
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