''The Invisible Man'' (1933)

By Crusader1307

Originally an HG Wells Sci-Fi Novel of 1897 Universal Pictures 1933 Classic ''The Invisible Man'' served as a catalyst for many related Horror/Sci-Fi Movies. The tale centers around a Chemist who stumbles upon a formula which if ingested by a Human, can render them invisible to others. The unbeknownst ''side effect'' of the formula is madness. Being invisible has always been an ''odd fantasy'' used with great effect since ancient times in literature. The Universal Film gave audiences the ability to ''experience'' such. Our Chemist, slowly going insane commits murders in His attempt to counteract the formula and regain his ''normal'' appearance. Failing, He is tracked to an abandoned Barn by Police and surrounded. The barn catches on fire and as our ''Hero'' escapes His foot prints are seen in the snow. Police shoot him, fatally. Taken to the Hospital, as He lays dying The Chemist slowly begin to materialize (death being the only way to counteract the formula). The film was made famous by the initial ''reveal'' of The Chemist, swathed in bandages wearing a Smoking Jacket. He laughs maniacally all the while ripping away the cloth to reveal nothing. And while the ''special effects'' were primitive by today's standards this was the first time such effects were performed, much to the ''screams'' of the 1930s audiences.