The Abuser in the Machine: <i>The Invisible Man</i> (2020) as Modern Gothic Horror
By modernizing Gothic tropes within a narrative exploring the trauma of intimate partner violence, the latest film adaptation of <i>The Invisible Man</i> from Leigh Whannel draws attention to the invisibility of the psychological and societal horrors of abuse. With a blend of psychologic...
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Humanities |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/13/6/174 |
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| Summary: | By modernizing Gothic tropes within a narrative exploring the trauma of intimate partner violence, the latest film adaptation of <i>The Invisible Man</i> from Leigh Whannel draws attention to the invisibility of the psychological and societal horrors of abuse. With a blend of psychological and physical horror, this feminist reinterpretation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel navigates intersecting genres of horror to facilitate its emotional impact. In a close reading of the cinematic techniques and plot through a Gothic lens, Whannell’s version of ‘<i>The Invisible Man</i>’ reveals its successful reflection of the dangers of technology-enabled control’s capacity to reinforce societal compliance in gender-based violence. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-0787 |