As medical professionals urge social distancing during the global coronavirus pandemic, many movie theaters have temporarily darkened their screens in an effort to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus.
27.02.2020 - 18:51 / metroweekly.com
Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass in “The Invisible Man,” written and directed by Leigh Whannell
The cheekily extended final shot of writer-director Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man (★★☆☆☆) is of the sort that invites shrewd reassessment of all that’s gone before. But the most likely reframing of this reframing of H.G. Wells’ classic novel would make less sense than what Saw co-creator Whannell already gives us, updating the sci-fi tale to modern-day stalker suspense.
The film retains a key
As medical professionals urge social distancing during the global coronavirus pandemic, many movie theaters have temporarily darkened their screens in an effort to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus.
The coronavirus has taken a toll on several elements of the U.S. economy, and the Hollywood box office has been particularly affected by the pandemic.
In an unprecedented move, Universal Pictures will make a bunch of their theatrical titles available on-demand from this coming Friday, including the box-office smash that is The Invisible Man. Recent releases The Hunt and Emma will also be available to rent in the United States and other ‘offshore markets where the titles are in release,’ so reports Deadline. The recommended price point will be $19.99 for a 48-hour rental.
Universal Pictures is making it possible for fans to watch their new movies at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
In today’s film news roundup, “The Invisible Man” hits a milestone; “Kajillionaire,” “Come Play” and “Green Rush” get release dates; and Jack Eve’s romantic drama “Open” wraps shooting.
The Korean box office hit rock bottom this weekend due to coronavirus that is fast spreading in the country. According to KOBIS, the box-office tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the country’s box office managed some 230,803 ticket sales between Saturday and Sunday. That is lower than the previous weekend’s 285,663 admissions and is not even half the sales managed over the weekend before that.
Holdovers held generally well, in yet more evidence that concerns about the Coronavirus have yet to impact the domestic box office.
Holdovers held generally well, in yet more evidence that concerns about the Coronavirus have yet to impact the domestic box office.
Holdovers held generally well, in yet more evidence that concerns about the Coronavirus have yet to impact the domestic box office.
More monster movies are on their way!
More monster movies are on their way!
When Benjamin Wallfisch learned that he was going to compose the score for the 2020 reboot of “The Invisible Man,” he deliberately stayed away from rewatching the 1933 original. The goal, he says, was “to keep the sound as fresh as possible.”
One of the first conversations production designer Alex Holmes had with “The Invisible Man” director Leigh Whannell was about grounding the film in reality and treating it like a psychological thriller, rather than a horror or science-fiction movie.
Despite a solid showing from Universal’s “The Invisible Man” at the international box office, Paramount’s family film “Sonic the Hedgehog” reigned supreme for the third weekend in a row.
A woman-in-peril movie is a not a new thing (just think of “Wait Until Dark,” “Eyes of Laura Mars,” or “Panic Room”), and neither is a woman-in-peril movie in which the heroine, after being stalked and terrorized, takes charges and fights back.
Universal’s “The Invisible Man” materializes at the top of box office charts after debuting to $29 million in North America over the weekend.