The Invisible Man (EOTWS)

End Of The Week Shorts 7.1 extract: The Invisible Man (1933)

The Invisible Man is a comedic and satirical commentary on anxiety and positions of power, one that exposes the absurdity of both incompetence and corruption. In such, The Invisible Man makes fun of the average businessman, the police force, scientists and a plethora of other positions. Knowing this will add both substance and sense to the experience of this ludicrous narrative. 

Beyond this, The Invisible Man holds some great direction, fluid and energised camera work and, of course, some ground breaking special effects that are, for the most part, pretty flawless - you do see strings, Claude Rains' eyes below his bandages and the artifice of sequences from time to time though. Nonetheless, this is a highly enjoyable pre-code picture, one I recommend to all. 

P.S. This movie is referenced in Fight Club - just look at Tyler's glasses in the third act.