10 Must-Watch Thrillers About Invisibility

Description: A scientist becomes invisible after an experiment goes wrong, leading him down a dark path of madness and murder. This film explores the psychological effects of invisibility and the moral dilemmas it presents.

Fact: The film was directed by Paul Verhoeven, who also directed "RoboCop" and "Total Recall." The invisibility effects were groundbreaking at the time.

Description: A teenager finds himself in a limbo state after being attacked, where he is invisible to everyone but can still interact with the world. This film uses invisibility to explore themes of life, death, and redemption.

Fact: The film is based on the Swedish film "Den Osynlige" (2002). It was remade in the US with a different ending.

Description: This modern take on H.G. Wells' classic novel follows a woman who becomes convinced that her abusive ex, now invisible, is stalking her. The film uses invisibility as a metaphor for domestic abuse, making it a gripping psychological thriller.

Fact: The film was directed by Leigh Whannell, known for his work on the Saw franchise. The special effects for the invisible character were done using practical effects and CGI.

Description: While not directly about invisibility, this film tells the story of Charles Dickens' secret lover, exploring themes of being overlooked and the invisibility of women in Victorian society.

Fact: Directed by Ralph Fiennes, who also stars as Dickens, the film was praised for its nuanced portrayal of historical figures.

Description: A sequel to the original, this film follows another man who uses invisibility to clear his name from a murder charge, exploring themes of justice and identity.

Fact: Vincent Price stars in one of his early roles, and the film continues the legacy of the original with new twists.

Description: After an accident turns him invisible, a stock analyst must evade government agents who want to use him for espionage. This film blends comedy with thriller elements, offering a lighter take on the invisibility theme.

Fact: The film stars Chevy Chase, known for his comedic roles, and was directed by John Carpenter, famous for horror and sci-fi films.

Description: A scientist discovers a new element that makes him invisible, leading to madness and murder. This early film uses invisibility as a plot device to explore themes of science gone wrong.

Fact: Boris Karloff stars as the scientist, and the film was one of the first to use the concept of invisibility in cinema.

Description: A British comedy-thriller where a thief uses invisibility to pull off heists, but his plans are complicated by a detective and his own invisibility issues.

Fact: This film is lesser-known but showcases the comedic potential of invisibility in British cinema.

Description: A high school student invents an invisibility formula to impress his crush, but it leads him into a series of comedic and thrilling misadventures.

Fact: The film was part of a wave of teen comedies in the late '80s, blending sci-fi with humor.

Description: During WWII, an American uses his family's invisibility formula to become a spy, blending espionage with the supernatural.

Fact: This film was part of Universal's series of Invisible Man films, adapting the concept for wartime propaganda.