The Abuser in the Machine: <i>The Invisible Man</i> (2020) as Modern Gothic Horror

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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Main Author:	Emily Zarka
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:	Humanities
Subjects:	modern Gothic <i>The Invisible Man</i> terror horror supernatural intimate partner violence
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/13/6/174
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