The Hallucinated Alchemist (1897): cast, story & where to watch
1897 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1897, The Hallucinated Alchemist is a notable film directed by Georges Méliès.
What it’s about. The film features a star with five female heads and a giant face that has people coming out of its mouth. The Flicker Alley DVD "Georges Méliès: Encore New Discoveries (1896-1911)" misidentified a partial hand-colored print of the 1906 film "Alchimiste Parafaragaramus ou La cornue infernale" (The Mysterious Retort) as this film, "L'hallucination de l'alchimiste" (An Hallucinated Alchemist) from 1897, which continues to be considered a lost film.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Hallucinated Alchemist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hallucinated Alchemist page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hallucinated Alchemist (1897)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hallucinated Alchemist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hallucinated Alchemist worth watching?
- The Hallucinated Alchemist holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Hallucinated Alchemist released?
- The Hallucinated Alchemist was released in 1897.