The Invisible Man Returns 1939

A scene from The Invisible Man Returns 1939

The Invisible Man Returns 1939 follows the story of a man is falsely accused of murder and uses the invisibility serum to escape from prison and clear his name, leading to a thrilling and dangerous chase to catch the real killer.

Release date: 12 January 1940
Director: Joe May

Cast: Cedric Hardwicke, Vincent Price, Nan Grey, John Sutton, Cecil Kellaway, Alan Napier, Forrester Harvey, Paul England

Studio: Universal Pictures
Country: United States

The Invisible Man Returns 1939 Review

The Invisible Man Returns is a 1939 science-fiction horror film directed by Joe May and starring Vincent Price, Cedric Hardwicke, and Nan Grey.

The film is a sequel to the 1933 film The Invisible Man, and follows the story of a man who becomes invisible and uses his newfound power to solve a murder mystery.

Vincent Price delivers a solid performance as the lead character, injecting a sense of pathos and desperation into his portrayal of a man struggling to control his invisibility.

Hardwicke provides strong support as the film’s villain, adding a sense of menace and danger to the proceedings.

One interesting fact is that The Invisible Man Returns was one of the first films to explore the concept of invisibility as a curse, rather than a blessing.

This idea would go on to influence many later films and TV shows, including the classic sci-fi series The Twilight Zone.

Overall, The Invisible Man Returns is a worthy sequel to the original film, with strong performances and a solid storyline.

Its exploration of the darker aspects of invisibility make it a standout among other sci-fi films of the era.