Enshrined into our devilish database of the scariest horror movies ever this week is James Whale's iconic movie adaptation of H.G.Well's immortalized novel, "The Invisible Man."
Moody and mysterious yet charmingly campy, in the 1930s, James Whale continued his horror-winning streak with a chilling adaption of H.G.Well's timeless classic.
Carrying all the telltale characteristics of a James Whale production, The Invisible Man (1933) mixes its darkly goofy humor and compelling premise with era-defining special effects to present a captivating mystery thriller that still resonates today.
Want to feast on more classic movies and the scariest horror movies ever? Why not sink your teeth into our cutthroat dissection of James Whale's timeless horror Frankenstein (1931)?
Though the unmistakable image of an invisible man draped in cloth and wearing biker goggles may not have aged particularly well, the hauntingly jarring actions of its unseen antagonist still manage to suspend disbelief, evoking a sense of shock due to a series of chillingly employed visual effects.
Similar conceptually to Frankenstein, James Whale again explores humankind's unceasing impulse to invent while dissecting our scientific obsession with discovery.
Just the notion that an invisible presence could appear anywhere at any time delivers in itself a sinister concept. Further still, this stark element of surprise helps instill a palpable feeling of suspense.
In summary, if you're looking to feast on one-of-a-kind special effects and some classic Whale campiness, The Invisible Man (1933) should satisfactorily sustain your appetite.
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