A Terrible Night

A Terrible Night

A Terrible Night

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A Terrible Night

"A giant spider causes a terrible night indeed."

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0h 1m

5.2(89 votes)

Comedy

Horror

Overview

A man tries to get a good night's sleep, but is disturbed by a giant spider that leaps onto his bed, and a battle ensues in hilarious comic fashion.

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Georges Méliès

L'homme qui essaie de dormir

Georges Méliès

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