The Invisible Man's Revenge
A fugitive transformed by an invisibility formula turns his grievance against a family into a sinister campaign of revenge.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- menacing
- pulp
- classic horror marathon
- late night viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel familiar and underdeveloped, though its special effects and straightforward entertainment value received some praise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robert Griffin uses the invisibility formula to terrorize the Herrick family and pursue an alleged fortune-based grievance.
The film's black-and-white photography emphasizes empty spaces, unseen threats, and the visible traces of an invisible attacker.
Dr. Peter Drury tests an invisibility formula on escaped fugitive Robert Griffin, triggering the central threat.
The film extends Universal's Invisible Man cycle while shifting emphasis toward fugitive revenge and family persecution.
Films like The Invisible Man's Revenge, and why
The Invisible Man
Shared invisible-man science fiction horror, revenge plot, and classic Universal monster atmosphere.
The Invisible Man Returns
Shared Universal horror tradition, black-and-white presentation, mad-scientist premise, and suspenseful supernatural menace.
The Invisible Agent
Shared science fiction horror, fugitive protagonist, and revenge-driven pursuit within a classic studio format.
The Wolf Man
Shared black-and-white horror, grotesque transformation premise, and morally unstable central figure.
Movie Details
- Director
- Ford Beebe
- Release Date
- 1944-06-09
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (68)
Cast
- Jon Hall
- Evelyn Ankers
- Alan Curtis
- Leon Errol
- John Carradine
- Gale Sondergaard
- Lester Matthews
- Halliwell Hobbes
- Leyland Hodgson
- Cyril Delevanti
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Invisible Man's Revenge about?
- A fugitive transformed by an invisibility formula turns his grievance against a family into a sinister campaign of revenge.
- What is The Invisible Man's Revenge like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Invisible Man's Revenge as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Invisible Man's Revenge violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Invisible Man's Revenge as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Invisible Man's Revenge?
- Critics generally found the sequel familiar and underdeveloped, though its special effects and straightforward entertainment value received some praise.
- Which films are like The Invisible Man's Revenge?
- Films with a similar feel include The Invisible Man, The Invisible Man Returns, The Invisible Agent, and The Wolf Man.
- How long is The Invisible Man's Revenge?
- The Invisible Man's Revenge runs 78 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Invisible Man's Revenge?
- In United States, The Invisible Man's Revenge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
