Shadows in a Phantom Eye, Volume 11 (1934-1936): Attractions & Aberrations In The Moving Image 1872-1949 - Paperbackby Nocturne Group (Author) Since the late 19th century, film has been the ultimate medium by which to express and illuminate the darker, wilder recesses of man's imagination. An alchemical convergence of magic lantern experiments and new photographic technology led to the production of the very first moving images, including visual captures of magic, mystery, violence, cruelty, crime, sex, nudity, devilry and death. SHADOWS IN A PHANTOM EYE Volume