11 Horror Remakes Better Than The Original
3. The Invisible Man
Although it can be frustrating when an adaptation doesn't respect the source material, 2020's Invisible Man is leagues ahead of the 1933 version, despite not following HG Wells' novel at all.
Though the first adaptation centred around the titular antagonist, the remake revolves around the invisible man's victim. The movie opens with Cecilia leaving her abusive husband, Adrian, hoping to start a new life. When Adrian turns himself invisible, he begins tormenting Cecilia, intending to drive her insane.
Instead of playing up the sci-fi elements, the remake plays out like a domestic abuse drama, with Cecilia being gaslit by her tormentor, causing her to question her own reality.
It's worth mentioning Adrian doesn't rely on the cover of darkness or wait for Cecilia to be alone to attack her. Since he cannot be seen, Adrian can prey on Cecilia in a crowded room in broad daylight, making him significantly scarier than the average horror villain. Even though the plot seems formulaic at first, The Invisible Man has a few surprises nobody sees coming (literally).
Despite the fantastical narrative, The Invisible Man is astoundingly relatable, which makes it more unnerving than expected.