Hollow Man (2000)

When the leader of a team of scientists volunteers to be the test subject for their experiment in human invisibility, he slowly unravels and turns against them, with horrific consequences.

Director:

Paul Verhoeven

Writers:

Gary Scott Thompson (story), Andrew W. Marlowe (story)

Stars:

Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue, Josh Brolin

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elisabeth Shue	...	Linda McKay
Kevin Bacon	...	Sebastian Caine
Josh Brolin	...	Matthew Kensington
Kim Dickens	...	Sarah Kennedy
Greg Grunberg	...	Carter Abbey
Joey Slotnick	...	Frank Chase
Mary Randle	...	Janice Walton
William Devane	...	Dr. Kramer
Rhona Mitra	...	Sebastian's Neighbor
Pablo Espinosa	...	Warehouse Guard
Margot Rose	...	Mrs. Kramer
Jimmie F. Skaggs	...	Wino
Jeffrey Scaperrotta	...	Boy in Car (as Jeffrey George Scaperotta)
Sarah Bowles	...	Girl in Car
Kelli Scott	...	Mom

Storyline

Having discovered they could turn animals invisible, a group of scientists test the subject on a human. Head of research, Dr. Sebastian Caine decides to use himself as the subject. After the experiment can't be reversed, it takes a toll on Caine's personality, causing him to hunt down and kill his colleagues

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Plot Keywords:

breasts | rape | nudity | good versus evil | experiment | 

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Taglines:

You trust your eyes. You rely on your senses. You think you're alone. Think again.

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

About 20 years after the release of this film, The Invisible Man (2020) was released. Both films are mostly based on H.G. Wells' story, "The Invisible Man".

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Goofs

After the elevator comes to a stop, green screen material can be seen behind Linda as she begins to climb.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Sebastian: [another failed molecule design] Damn it!

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Alternate Versions

The Director's Cut is ~7min longer than the Theatrical release, mostly incorporated deleted scenes previously available as home video bonus extras. The Director's Cut is Unrated.

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Connections

References Independence Day (1996)

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Soundtracks

Charlie Big Potato
Performed by Skunk Anansie
Produced by Andy Wallace
Courtesy of Virgin Records

User Reviews

Invisible Man Verhoeven Bloodbath?

An interesting premise, though not original. A scientist making himself invisible. The movie was entertaining. It degenerated into a bloodbath with lots of screaming and blood. After all, its a Verhoeven movie.

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 August 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hollow Man

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$95,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$26,414,386, 6 August 2000

Gross USA:

$73,209,340

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$190,213,455

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Company Medien KG

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min 119 min (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

SDDS (8 channels) Dolby DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1