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:

What would you do if you were invisible? How far would you go?

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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

Besides the full body suits in different colors for visual effects scenes, Kevin Bacon also had to wear full-eye contact lenses the same color as the suits for most scenes.

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Goofs

After his discovery, Caine notifies his team so early in the morning that the views from their windows are still as dark as night. But the shots of Caine driving to the lab were clearly filmed at mid-day.

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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

Followed by Hollow Man II (2006)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

thrilling

The Hollow Man was a great film. It was scary and an on the edge of your seat thriller. Kevin did a great job as the scientist with a god complex and Elizabeth Shue also did a good job as the big breasted bimbo who had brains. Yes a bimbo! Most of the clothes she wears are tight and meant to show breasts. The beginning is good, with more character development in it then usual for this kind of film. While the end turns into a fantabulous horror film with blood galore. Mix in some female (some women) and male (Kevin Bacon) nudity we got ourselves a great film. The only bad thing was that the highly touted special F/X where Kevin turns invisible were only good not great and for the hype they should have been better. The movement of the character was good but it just didn't look real enough for me but don't worry about it because the rest of the special effects are very good and the action is excellent. I give this film 3* out of 4*.

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