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The Invisible Man has seemingly turned Universal's Dark Universe back into a viable money maker. After their disastrous attempt at rebooting their classic monsters into a shared universe with The Mummy, the studio giant has turned to smaller-scale filmmaker lead projects to rejuvenate their once great franchise.

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The Invisible Man took ideas from its predecessor and updated it perfectly for a new generation. Following in the footsteps of some of today's best horror films, it addressed some of the biggest hot button topics of today. If you loved this brave new take on the classic source material, here are ten more films you need to see.

While this new iteration of the classic tale offers something unseen till now (get it?), the classic take on H. G. Well's story is a must-watch for fans of horror and classic cinema. Starring Claude Rains as the titular Invisible Man, this comedic horror film is a classic from Universal's original monster repertoire.

Claude Rain's performance as the unhinged scientist might seem corny to some modern audiences, but if you watch closely you will see its brilliance. In his voice performance alone, Rains is able to bring this multifaceted character to life. The effects were also revolutionary of its time, doing tricks never before achieved.

From the director of The Haunting of Hill House and Dr. Sleep, Hush is a fantastic home invasion horror film with a lot just the right amount of heart. The story focuses on a deaf writer who secludes herself in her home to finish a major writing project. Little is she aware that a home invader is attempting to turn her life upside down.

The film is full of moments of shock and horror, but surprisingly also of laughs. This duo performance is expertly balanced, with both Kate Siegal and John Gallagher Jr. playing off each other perfectly. It's a tight and perfectly paced thriller.

Many are looking forward to the spiritual sequel to this nineties horror flick, but it remains more of a cult classic among horror fans. Unlike any horror film before it, the film set the groundwork for many of the socially conscious horror films being made today.

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Nestled alongside the racial commentary of the film is a story of gaslighting and emotional abuse. The lead character of Helen is manipulated into horrifying situations and accusations, much like Cecilia in The Invisible Man. There is even an asylum based sequence in the film that is heavily homaged in The Invisible Man.

The Invisible Man's sequences of action and horror are signified by a lot of rhythmic and visually jarring camera movements. This isn't the first time the Leigh Whannel has shown off this unique shooting style. In hissecond filmUpgrade, this shooting technique is incredibly present.

The film focuses on a man who is gifted cybernetic upgrades that allow him to download fighting abilities and process attacks on a superhuman level. This nightmarish science fiction thriller is just as engrossing as The Invisible Man, and greatly shows off Leigh Whannel's ability as a director.

The Invisible Man tackles some seriously heavy subject matter, particularly the multi-faceted abuse found in the relationship between Cecilia and Adrian. It grows and grows throughout the film, driving Cecilia to question her reality and sanity.

Perhaps few films embody the abusive practice of gaslighting better than the 1944 filmGaslight.Starring the legendary Ingrid Bergman, the film details the abusive relationship between an opera singer and her criminal husband, who drives her into believing she is mentally unhinged.

A woman questioning her reality is a common trope in horror films, sadly because it is so prevalent in real life. The external pressures of a woman's role in society are the perfect soil to develop unhinged thrillers and horror films. Like The Invisible Man, Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan explores similar themes.

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This film focuses on a ballerina named Nina who gets the sought after lead role in her theatre's production ofSwan Lake. Slowly she begins to lose touch with reality due to the constant pressures of her fellow performers, her teacher, and her own sanity.

Though he only has two horror films under his belt, Jordan Peele is becoming one of the most beloved directors of our current era. His ability to pay homage to the greats of the past while still crafting surprising and unseen stories of society's horrors has gone unmatched.

Us, his second film, tackles similar territories ofThe Invisible Man. Apart from the fact that it takes place on the central California coast and also features Elisabeth Moss, the film is obsessed with the idea of a woman's sanity, and the unseen terrors of the systems around us. The movie stars Lupita N'yongo, who gives a signal performance.

Elisabeth Moss gave a performance that could finally break the glass ceiling for horror films at the Academy Awards. Her portrayal of Cecilia was complicated and heartbreaking, giving us a hero that we couldn't help but cheer on and question. If you loved her performance here, you need to see her other recent role inHer Smell.

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The film focuses on Moss as the leader of a rock band, struggling to recapture her former glory after destroying her band through self-destructive behavior. Pushing herself to the creative and physical edge, Moss will go to any length to recapture her greatness. Moss kills it in this charismatic yet tragic performance.

The Universal Monster films of old were made off the fact that they were rarely subtle. Their portrayal of horrors were defined by expert makeup design and atmosphere, showing off the horrors in full effect. Perhaps this iteration has less of a connection to these films, and more of a connection to the more subdued classics likeCat People.

Produced by legend Val Letwon, the film is about a man who falls in love with a woman who believes she can turn into a cat-like beast. The film embraces subtlety and ambiguity, never truly showing the horrors that its characters are seeing. It also explores the ideas of sanity and abuse in relationships.

Rosemary's Baby might be one of the most influential horror films to the likes of Jordan Peele and Leigh Whannel. This film, which stars Mia Farrow in arguably her best role, focuses on a young woman named Rosemary, who believes her husband and neighbors are part of a Satanic Cult out to get her and her unborn child.

The film is obsessed with the strained relationship between Rosemary and her loved ones, as well as her own sanity. She is driven to the absolute limits, being forced to question her reality and moral sin the process. Gaslighting and horrors abound in this classic film.

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Matt Berger is a writer, comedian, actor, Paddington enthusiast, and Corgi dad. He currently writes for Screen Rant, has written for Bloody Disgusting, hosts the Film School Sucked podcast, and co-hosts the Macabre podcast. Matt is an alumni of Portland State University with a degree in English and Film Studies.

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