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The Invisible Man poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.3 / 100
1933·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 11m

THE INVISIBLE MAN

“H.G. Wells’ fantastic, out-of-this-world show!”

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.

Above the Line
James Whale·DirectorR.C. Sherriff·ScreenplayH. G. Wells·NovelArthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyHeinz Roemheld·Original Music ComposerTed J. Kent·Editor
Cast
Claude Rains·Dr. Jack GriffinGloria Stuart·Flora CranleyWilliam Harrigan·Dr. Arthur KempHenry Travers·Dr. CranleyUna O'Connor·Jenny HallForrester Harvey·Herbert HallHolmes Herbert·Chief of PoliceE. E. Clive·Constable JaffersDudley Digges·Chief DetectiveHarry Stubbs·Inspector Bird
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
James Whale·DirectorJoseph A. McDonough·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
R.C. Sherriff·ScreenplayH. G. Wells·Novel
Camera· 9
Arthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyJohn J. Mescall·Director of PhotographyRoswell A. Hoffmann·Visual Effects CameraJohn J. Mescall·Visual Effects CameraPeter Abriss·GripJack Eagan·Assistant CameraArthur Edeson·Camera OperatorKing D. Gray·Camera OperatorRoman Freulich·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Ted J. Kent·EditorMaurice Pivar·Editorial Manager
Sound & Music· 8
Heinz Roemheld·Original Music ComposerW. Franke Harling·MusicWilliam Hedgcock·Sound RecordistJohn Kemp·Sound RecordistGilbert Kurland·Sound SupervisorGilbert Kurland·Music SupervisorHeinz Roemheld·ConductorWilliam Schiller·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 2
Charles D. Hall·Art DirectionWally Kirkpatrick·Props
Production· 1
Carl Laemmle Jr.·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Cleo E. Baker·Visual EffectsBill Heckler·Visual EffectsCarl Laemmle·PresenterRoswell A. Hoffmann·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
64.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$27K
ROI -92%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Invisible Man's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#666666
#333333
#999999
Mood
Tense, Mysterious, Unsettling
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a woman's face, specifically the left side, with her right eye looking directly forward. Her hair is wet and appears to be lig”

horrorsci-fi
Key Elements
Woman's FaceWet HairHandprint On Glass
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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