You Can Finally Stream the Best Horror Movie of 2020 on Peacock: “It won’t be topped”
Naming a single film as the best horror effort released over the course of an entire year is a bold statement, for sure. Yet, when one stands out head and shoulders above the rest, I have no choice but to award said film that honorable distinction.
2020 was a great year for horror. Host, The Dark and the Wicked, The Lodge, and Possessor are four celebrated features that saw release during that challenging time period. Yet, none of them claims the top slot for me. The most noteworthy effort of the year for this critic is a remake with a powerful message. A film that speaks to power dynamics, bodily autonomy, and why it’s essential to believe women.
I’m talking about Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man. The flick is a harrowing portrait of toxic masculinity, rich with subtext, that also functions as a taught, suspenseful horror thriller with infinite replay value.
The setup for The Invisible Man is this:
After staging his own suicide, a crazed scientist (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) uses his power to become invisible to stalk and terrorize his ex-girlfriend (Elisabeth Moss). When the police refuse to believe her story, she decides to take matters into her own hands and fight back.
I am an enthusiastic fan of this film, but I am not alone in my assessment. The picture is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a stellar critical approval rating of 91%. Not to mention, movie lovers are equally crazy about it. The Rotten Tomatoes user score (the PopcornMeter) presently sits at 88%, not to mention, many fans have also taken to social media to praise the picture.
On that note, check out a sampling of enthusiastic responses to The Invisible Man directly below.
As you may know, the film is a very loose remake of the 1933 film of the same name starring Claude Rains, which is based on a novel by H.G. Wells. Writer/director Whannell updates the source material for the modern era and leans into the horror elements more than the previous rendering does.
If you have yet to take in this thrilling effort, or you’re ready for a return visit, you’re in luck. The flick is presently available to stream on Peacock.
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