How ‘The Invisible Man’ Aims to Reset Universal’s Approach to Monster Movies After Big-Budget Misfires
After Universal Pictures bet big bucks on “The Mummy” only to see the planned Dark Universe fall into Hollywood infamy, the studio is now trying to revive classic horror icon “The Invisible Man” with a mix of Blumhouse’s low-budget strategy and topical storytelling reminiscent of Jordan Peele’s recent hits. “The Invisible Man,” which is based both on H.G. Wells’ 1897 novel and the original 1933 Universal horror film adaptation, stars Elisabeth Moss as Cecelia, a woman desperate to escape an abusive marriage to a wealthy, brilliant but violent scientist. After running away with the help of friends and family, Cecelia is shocked to discover that her husband has committed suicide and left her with a huge inheritance. But as she soon discovers, her husband is not only alive but has found a way to turn invisible, leaving Cecelia struggling to prove that she is being hunted by someone no one can see. Also Read: Could 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Speed Paramount's Recovery at the Box Office? Clearly, hot button topics abound in this tale from “Saw” and “Insidious” creator Leigh Whannell. Gender power structures, gaslighting and society’s tendency to not believe abuse victims when they come forward are all core themes. This...
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