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| Scene from The Invisible Man |
This Friday will mark the latest interpretation of the H.G. Wells classic "The Invisible Man." Starring Elisabeth Moss, the updated version already has proven to be an intense update that finds the story tying more to themes of toxic masculinity than the feeling of not being seen. In fact, there have been many interpretations throughout the years, though few will ever be as interesting as the franchise that started it all. Back in the 1930s, the Universal Horror label did their best to create the cinematic icons of every horror character imaginable. Audiences are undoubtedly more familiar with Frankenstein, Dracula, and to a lesser extent The Wolf Man and The Creature from the Black Lagoon. However, there's one that exists in the fray and has a more interesting legacy over six films. The Invisible Man in 1933 started a franchise that was never as acclaimed or consistent as its peers, but it does serve as an interesting alternate path that horror could've gone down, embracing romantic comedy, World War II espionage thrillers, and the more general sense of camp. While it may have one of the weakest franchises of Universal Horror, it's easily the most fascinating.
