The Invisible Man
Seen it?1933 | 71 min | Horror, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$1 million worldwide on a $328K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 135K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Whale
- Claude RainsDr. Jack Griffin
- Gloria StuartFlora Cranley
- William HarriganDr. Arthur Kemp
- Henry TraversDr. Cranley
- Una O'ConnorJenny Hall
- Forrester HarveyHerbert Hall
- Holmes HerbertChief of Police
- E. E. CliveConstable Jaffers
- Dudley DiggesChief Detective
- Harry StubbsInspector Bird