The Invisible Man
(1933)
Loosely based on the
H. G. Wells novel of the same name this film from director James
Whale stars Claude Rains and Gloria Stuart. A scientist that has
turned himself invisible looks for a cure, goes bonkers and kills a
bunch of people.
As part of the classic
collection of Universal horror films from the 30s the special effects
in this film were ground breaking and still hold up to modern
viewing. Where the film is a bit weak is that the plot itself is
nothing to write home about and includes a few changes from the book
such as the introduction of a love interest who for some reason stays
commit to the protagonist even when he has become a raving lunatic.
The character of the invisible man alongside the special effects that
create him are probably the best part of the film and he is
wonderfully crazy at times.
3/5
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