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Invisible Man Returns
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302526097
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6302526094
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: September 16, 1997
Running Time: 82 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 1940
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Editorial Review:
This belated and semi-inspired sequel to 1933's The Invisible Man finds the earlier film's Claude Rains replaced in the title role by Vincent Price, appearing in his first starring role just two years after making his Hollywood debut in the now-forgotten 1938 comedy Service De Luxe. Rather than repeat the scenario of the Invisible Man going mad from the effects of his own invisibility serum, this engaging mystery begins when a murderer (Cedric Hardwicke) plots to frame his brother (Price), who then uses the invisibility serum to escape from jail and clear his name. Price is a fine replacement for Rains, since both men were blessed with a mellifluous voice that would become the focus of their performances. Once again, John P. Fulton provided the groundbreaking (and still impressive) special effects, and the film contains a few eerily clever surprises that distract from the obvious symptoms of that most persistent of Hollywood maladies: sequelitis. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - STRONG SEQUEL TO THE ORIGINAL CLASSIC! EARLY VINCENT PRICE HORROR ROLE!
I am a big fan of Universal's Invisible Man films and they are too often overlooked. The production values and acting are far superior to the later Frankenstein and Mummy features of the 40's. While those films are a lot of fun the Invisible Man series is pretty smart and the FX were way ahead of their time. This is the first sequel to Invisible Man and I think in many ways on par with the original. At the very least it's very entertaining. This is available on DVD as part of the Invisible Man Legacy ... Read More
Rating:  - Thank Vincent
As a sequel to the original this is an average film. Considerable money went into the look of this film but the script is weak. Vincent Price is good as usual but better roles would be in his future. Yet, Price breaths life into this role with the delivery of his lines, which is amusing at times. Without Vincent Price there is very little to recommend this film on.
Rating: - Classic H.G. Wells Story With Stunning Special Effects
It took Universal Studios an amazing 7 years to decide to build on their earlier (1933) movie success with the very famous H.G. Wells spine tingler "The Invisible Man". Starring Claude Rains in his film debut as the invisible man who sets out on a reign of terror against all those who had done him wrong, the movie was a great success and was remarkable for its state of the art (for the time), special effects. Universal's follow up "The Invisible Man Returns", in 1940 was intended to duplicate that success ... Read More
Rating: - Vincent Price is Good in Inconsistent Film
As a follow up to 1933's THE INVISIBLE MAN, this 1940 film seems lackluster and very much lacking in charm. Joe May's direction is incredibly static. He really never exploits the talents of Vincent Price, Cedric Hardwicke or Cecil Kellaway. The innocent Vincent Price gains invisibility, with the aid of John Sutton, while awaiting execution for his brother's murder. Cedric Hardwicke is the real culprit whom Price must expose while Scotland Yard inspector Cecil Kellaway closes in. The voice of Vincent Price ... Read More
Rating: - Vincent Price is Menacing and Great
This movie is a lot of good fun. I had wanted to own this film for a long time and I am glad I do own it. I am eleven years old and I think this movie would rate better than the modern junk and gore! Even though it is a sequel, some people may think this one surpasses the original in some ways. As for an MPAA rating, I would give it a PG-13. I think this because the movie would give some children nightmares because of the poor Willie Spears character getting beat up by the Invisible Man in the middle sequence, ... Read More
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