Genre: Horror/ Thriller/ Mystery
Runtime: 124 minutes
Year: 2020
Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Harriet Dyer, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Storm Reid, Michael Dorman
Description: When Cecilia’s (Elisabeth Moss) 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.
Review: Cecilia is scared to death of her ex Adrian. Even after he takes his own life, she feels like something is lurking around. When strange things happen around her, she wonders if he has found a way to become invisible and threaten her unseen.
In 2017 “The Mummy” was the supposed start of the iconic monsters of Universal Studios series. The idea was that characters like the Frankstein’s monster, The Wolfman, Dracula, The Mummy and The Invisible Man would meet each other in a series of blockbusters. Tom Cruise’s star power wasn’t enough to save this plan, since “The Mummy” was a terrible movie.
But then there is director Leigh Whannell, who based his film loosely on the book by H.G. Wells and James Whale’s original film from 1933. And this modern take on “The Invisible Man” stands ticks all the boxes and is a fantastic film.
The heart of the film is Elisabeth Moss, who plays the tormented Cecilia. As the creepy games of her invisible ex get worse, we see her fear and frustration grow. It’s Moss’ strong performance that elevated this horror film to a much-above-average scary flick. It’s easy to relate to Cecilia, since a lot of people have felt like her. Being controlled by a person or being stuck in a manipulative relationship. People that make you feel like you’re not worth anything. And that’s exactly why you care so much about Moss’ character. But not only that. When she feels like something is happening and she has to do something about it, naturally it's hard for Cecelia to explain what’s happening, because she simply can’t. Let’s be honest: when you tell people you’re being stalked by an invisible man, you look like a crazy person.
As I often state, it’s the things you can’t see that scare you the most. And that’s exactly what “The Invisible Man” does. You don’t see him, obviously, but there is this constant threat and scary feeling creeping up on you. He can strike anytime, but you never know when, how and where. It’s a very intense film. Building up tension with something that’s unseen, done so well, then you’re an excellent filmmaker. The way it’s filmed is really clever and also adds to that tension. Often we get to see couches or doorways, knowing he might be there and constantly looking for a sign that he is there. Even though you know you can’t see him, you want to see if there are hints of his presence. Great suggestion with the camera, making you wonder if you saw what you thought you saw. The film has only a few jump scares, that don’t feel cheap and are effective. And the sound in this movie is really important, because many scenes are silent and you’re constantly trying to hear if he’s breathing or walking.
“The Invisible Man” is a really good horror movie. It’s a smart and emotionally effective movie, with loads of tension and excellent acting.
Rating: 4,5 / 5
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