‘The House of Ghosts’, A Spooky Silent French Film Made in 1908 That Features Modern Film Techniques
The House of Ghosts (La Maison Ensorcelee") is a spooky film made in 1908 that features a number of modern techniques for the time period, including jump cuts and stop-motion animation. The film was directed by Segundo de Chomon, an incredibly inventive and pioneering Spanish filmmaker who worked for Pathe Freres for many years.
The Haunted House, silent film from 1908. Directed by Segundo de Chomon. Impressive use of stop motion tricks for era. ...[he] has been compared to Georges Melies, due to his frequent camera tricks and optical illusions.
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