20 Most Horribly Misleading Movie Titles

18. The Man Who Wasn€™t There

What It Sounds Like: If you paid to see The Coens€™ 2001 flick hoping for an Invisible Man reboot, filmed in the style of Fargo you€™d have been sorely let down.

What It Actually Is: The instant you see The Man is the moment you realise: they lied. Because look, there he is - being seen. And... cutting hair, while being cracked onto by Scarlett Johansson.

The Coen Brothers€™ 2001 noir flick tells the tale of a quiet barber named Ed (Billy Bob Thornton) whose life takes a turn when he gets involved in a bout of blackmail. And murder. A ton of brilliant supporting turns make this another underrated gem that€™s never landed a true fanbase.

A clever reference to his wallflower existence, the title hints at the power everyone possesses. Even if you think you€™re insignificant, your actions may get you oral from ScarJo.

What It Should Have Been Called: Killer Hair

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