The Invisible Man
Overview
The Invisible Man is a 2020 science fiction horror film written and directed by Leigh Whannell, based on the novel by H.G. Wells. The film stars Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass, a woman who escapes from her abusive, wealthy, and brilliant ex-boyfriend, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). He fakes his death, and he uses his technology to become invisible. He torments Cecilia, and he makes her look insane. The film is a tense, terrifying, and deeply unsettling horror film. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $144 million on a $7 million budget. The film is a modern, feminist take on the classic story. Elisabeth Moss gives a powerful, raw performance as a woman who is gaslit and tormented by her abuser. The film explores themes of domestic violence, trauma, and the power of believing survivors.
