nandini_ml
Nice suspense thriller.
Movie spotlight
The Invisible Man
2020
Movie
124 min
English
When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
Insights
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic72
Google Users87%
Director: Leigh Whannell•Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot Summary
Trapped in a violent relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass escapes in the dead of night. Soon after, her abuser seemingly commits suicide and leaves her a fortune, but Cecilia suspects his death is a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, she must prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
Critical Reception
The Invisible Man (2020) was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its suspenseful direction, Elisabeth Moss's powerhouse performance, and its timely exploration of gaslighting and abuse. It was praised for reinventing the classic Universal monster with a modern, feminist perspective that resonated strongly with both critics and audiences.
What Reviewers Say
A masterclass in suspense and tension, brilliantly modernizing the classic tale.
Elisabeth Moss delivers a tour-de-force performance that anchors the film's emotional weight.
Effectively blends horror thrills with a relevant commentary on abuse and power dynamics.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised the film's intense suspense, Elisabeth Moss's compelling performance, and its smart, modern take on the Invisible Man concept. Many appreciated how the film skillfully blended horror elements with a relevant social commentary on domestic abuse and gaslighting.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress at the Critics' Choice Awards for Elisabeth Moss.
Fun Fact
Director Leigh Whannell revealed that the film's minimalist sound design was intentionally used to amplify the sense of dread and uncertainty, making the unseen threat even more terrifying.
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10 reviewsSierraKiloBravo
My ten word review: _Unoriginal. Nothing here you haven't seen a hundred times before._ Click here for a video version: https://youtu.be/rCeL3WAvuCs
JPV852
Well made horror-thriller that takes the classic version updated for today with not only the effects but violence, which was very effective. A little predictable in some respects but ultimately entertaining and features a good performance b...
Trazbor O'Gukguk
This is a film that tries to be smart and clearly isn't. It has more holes than a colander containing Swiss cheese being held by Christ. This film thinks it's so edgy when it couldn't be further from it. It's a low budget, badly acted, dire...
jackcarlin18
> **_Review on Horror Focus_** Director Leigh Whannell had a crisp and clear vision when adapting this classic Universal monster The Invisible Man, into a modern re-telling that taps into the relevantly dark dangers of a domestic relatio...
John Smith
If you want to watch this, don't. If you want to watch an 'invisible man' movie, watch the original 'The Hollow Man'. I actually had to rewatch 'The Hollow Man' just to wash my eyes after this. The manlet of a woman in this movie that they ...
Louisa Moore - S...
It seems that you can teach an old dog new tricks, at least when it comes to classic Universal monster movies. Writer / director Leigh Whannell‘s suspenseful reboot and reimagining of “The Invisible Man” is smart, well-acted, and full of th...
Stephen Campbell
**_Starts brilliantly but ultimately undermines itself with plot contrivances and genre foolishness_** >_I went over the heads of the things a man reckons desirable. No doubt invisibility made it possible to get them, but it made it impo...
Manuel São Bento
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SWITCH.
While 'The Invisible Man' isn't perfect, it is (like 'Upgrade') a thoughtful take on the genre, cleverly using on- and off-screen space and delivering each big scare like an effectively-timed punchline. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full arti...
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