The Invisible Man

Elisabeth Moss Director: Leigh Whannell Leigh Whannell

Overview

Writer-director Leigh Whannell's science fiction horror film is a contemporary female-centric adaptation of H. G. Wells' 1897 novel of the same name. It stars Elisabeth Moss as a domestic abuse survivor who is convinced that her abusive scientist ex-boyfriend has discovered a way to make himself invisible, and that he's stalking her after faking his own death and leaving her a sizable part of his fortune. Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Aldis Hodge co-star.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/26/2020
UPC:	0191329127681
Original Release:	2020
Rating:	R
Source:	Universal Studios
Region Code:	1
Time:	2:04:00
Sales rank:	6,303

Special Features

Deleted Scenes; Moss Manifested; Director's journey with Leigh Whannell; The players; Timeless terror; Feature commentary with writer/director Leigh Whannell; DVS 2.0; English SDH subtitles

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Elisabeth Moss	Cecilia Kass
Aldis Hodge	James
Oliver Jackson-Cohen	Adrian Griffin
Harriet Dyer	Alice
Storm Reid	Sydney
Amali Golden	Annie
Benedict Hardie	Marc
Zara Michales	Nurse
Anthony Brandon Wong	Accident Victim
Bianca Pomponio	Office Worker
Dennis Kreusler	Car Park Guard
Brandon Fields	Pedestrian
Michael Dorman	Tom
Sam Smith	Detective Reckley
Nash Edgerton	Security Guard
Michael Knott	Bandaged Hospital Patient
Randolph Fields	Pedestrian
Serag Mohamed	Taser Guard

Technical Credits

Leigh Whannell

Leigh Whannell	Director,Executive Producer,Original Story,Screenwriter
Deborah Antoniou	Asst. Director
Rosemary Blight	Executive Producer
Jason Blum	Producer
Andy Canny	Editor
Kylie DuFresne	Producer
Stefan Duscio	Cinematographer
Benny Grant	Executive Producer
Alex Holmes	Production Designer
P.K. Hooker	Sound/Sound Designer
Alice Lanagan	Art Director
Sarah Domeier Lindo	Casting
Marisa Martin	Animator
Dan Oliver	Special Effects Supervisor
Beatriz Sequeira	Executive Producer
Emily Seresin	Costumes/Costume Designer
Terri Taylor	Casting
Chris Terhune	Sound/Sound Designer
Jeanette Volturno	Executive Producer
Benjamin Wallfisch	Score Composer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- The Invisible Man
1. Chapter 1 [11:04]
2. Chapter 2 [5:03]
3. Chapter 3 [3:06]
4. Chapter 4 [6:10]
5. Chapter 5 [10:23]
6. Chapter 6 [3:57]
7. Chapter 7 [6:44]
8. Chapter 8 [6:06]
9. Chapter 9 [8:39]
10. Chapter 10 [6:19]
11. Chapter 11 [1:17]
12. Chapter 12 [5:49]
13. Chapter 13 [4:33]
14. Chapter 14 [5:22]
15. Chapter 15 [5:38]
16. Chapter 16 [4:59]
17. Chapter 17 [4:08]
18. Chapter 18 [3:30]
19. Chapter 19 [5:50]
20. Chapter 20 [4:44]
21. Chapter 21 [10:43]

Menu

Disc #1 -- The Invisible Man
   Play
   Chapters
   Setup
      Audio
         English 5.1
         Español 5.1
         Français 5.1
         Descriptive Video Service
         Feature Commentary With Writer/Director Leigh Whannell
      Subtitles
         English SDH Subtitles: On
         Español Subtitles: On
         Français Subtitles: On
         Subtitles: Off
   Bonus
      Play All
      Deleted Scenes
         Play All
         Annie
         Changing Room Montage
         Blow It Up, Makit It Rain. Out To Sea.
         Daisies
         Where's My Phone?
         Butt Chug
         There's Someone Sitting In That Chair
         I Can Do This
         Insanity Defense
      Moss Manifested
      Director's Journey With Leigh Whannell
      The Players
      Timeless Terror
      Feature Commentary With Writer/Director Leigh Whannell: On
      Feature Commentary With Writer/Director Leigh Whannell: Off

Editorial Reviews

Writer/Director Leigh Whannell (Saw) brings us a chilling reimagining of the classic H.G. Wells tale, modernized to reflect what an obsessive narcissist might do if he had the capability. Excellent execution of his elegant script makes for a poignant and terrifying story. Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss) has every aspect of her life controlled by her narcissistic boyfriend Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). But she has a plan to rebuild her life without him, starting with a late-night escape with the aid of her sister Emily (Harriet Dyer). While attempting to recover at the home of her friend James (Aldis Hodge) and his daughter Sydney (Storm Reid), Emily informs Cecilia that Adrian is dead, and she has inherited part of his fortune, contingent on her staying both arrest-free and sane. Unfortunately, neither of these seems likely, as Adrian appears to have created a way to become invisible, terrorizing Cecilia to a level she has never experienced before. Whannell's script is a fine one with just a few minor oversights, none of which interrupt the exceptional flow of the story. Each moment progresses to the next without dragging; there is absolutely no wasted time. It is clear that Whannell did his research on the behavior of a narcissistic control freak, showing the minute details they exhibit. He also delves well into the most common two sides - friendliness mixed with condescension, and enragement when things are not entirely within his control. Both Moss and Jackson-Cohen did their homework as well. Moss's victim status early in the film is very believable and frightening. It is different than her role in The Handmaid's Tale, though, which is a testament to her growing talent as an actress. As Cecilia grows more determined, Jackson-Cohen's Adrian becomes more unhinged and angrier. While we don't get to see much of him, he is chilling in either aspect of the psychosis. Odd camera angles, creepy sound effects and music, and filtered lighting work harmonize to enhance the mood of the picture. A lot of the camera work centers on the idea that there could be someone unseen in the room. As a result, the audience feels the anxiety and terror of a menacing invisible presence. The special effects used for the invisibility itself are generally stellar, but unfortunately falter during a couple of the "something invisible grabs an object" moments that don't have the angles quite right. These are barely noticeable when the effects and music combine to stun, startle, or shock the viewer - which they increasingly do as the tale progresses. Viewers who have been the victim of a narcissist, particularly of one that has had complete control of them, should be aware that they will likely find parts of this film difficult, if not unbearable, to watch. It is an exceptional, raw, and disturbing study of the disorder. Other than this, The Invisible Man is a film that merits being seen.

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