Epic Epics of the 1960s

1. "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1966)

A sci-fi classic where the hero has to deal with not just an impending nuclear war, but also his own shrinking sense of identity.

Starring Anthony Franks, a man whose pants really do seem to be shrinking.

Read about "The Shrinking Man" in Paradox Paradise

2. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1961)

A musical comedy where an alien invasion becomes the least of humanity's problems when it comes to dealing with bureaucracy and paperwork.

Starring Roddy the Robot, the ultimate 60s hipster.

Discover more robot-themed classics in Robot Revolt

3. "The Man and the World" (1966)

A surreal exploration of existentialism, featuring a man who's just trying to get a decent cup of coffee.

Starring the incomparable Jacques D. Faux.

Read about more existential crises in Existential Odyssey