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Hollow Man 2

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Hollow Man 2
DVD cover
Directed byClaudio Fäh
Screenplay byJoel Soisson
Story byGary Scott Thompson
Based onHollow Man
by Gary Scott Thompson
Andrew W. Marlowe
Produced byDavid Lancaster
StarringPeter Facinelli
Laura Regan
Christian Slater
CinematographyPeter Wunstorf
Edited byNathan Easterling
Music byMarcus Trumpp
Production
company
Distributed bySony Pictures Home Entertainment
Release date
  • May 23, 2006 (2006-05-23)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hollow Man 2 is a 2006 American science fiction film directed by Claudio Fäh, featuring Peter Facinelli, Laura Regan, and Christian Slater in leading roles. Serving as a stand-alone sequel to the 2000 film "Hollow Man," the story explores the repercussions of invisibility through the character of Michael Griffin (Slater), a soldier who becomes permanently invisible due to a government experiment gone awry. The film was released direct-to-video on May 23, 2006.

Plot[edit]

At a cocktail party hosted by a Washington think tank, scientist Devin Villiers is violently abducted by an unseen force into a into a bathroom. Under duress, Devin discloses the existence of Maggie Dalton, a fellow scientist who possesses crucial knowledge referred to as the "formula" sought by the invisible assailant. The assailant spares Devin's life with a warning not to divulge the incident, but soon after, Devin attempts to alert others and is fatally attacked.

In response to the escalating threat against Maggie Dalton, Dr. William Reisner, owner of the laboratory involved in the invisibility experiment, hires detectives Frank Turner and Lisa Martinez for her protection. Despite their efforts, the invisible assailant manages to infiltrate Maggie's residence, resulting in Lisa's tragic death. Although military forces are deployed to apprehend the invisible man, their efforts prove futile.

Maggie is subsequently placed under protective custody, but Frank Turner aids in her escape upon discovering plans to transfer her into military custody. Maggie reveals that years earlier, scientists had developed a serum for achieving invisibility, which had severe and ultimately fatal side effects. Following the project's covert resurrection by the military, Michael Griffin volunteered as a test subject. However, the antidote intended to counteract the serum's effects failed, leading to Griffin's presumed demise.

Turner and Maggie seek refuge with Ludlow, a former soldier involved in the program, who discloses that Griffin has been exploited by military authorities to carry out political assassinations. Griffin tracks down Ludlow and eliminates him, but not before Ludlow sacrifices himself to save Turner and Maggie.

In a climactic showdown at a train station, Griffin abducts Maggie's sister, prompting a confrontation with Turner, who employs invisibility to engage Griffin in combat. Turner gains the upper hand, administering a lethal poison to Griffin during the struggle. With Griffin defeated, Maggie and Turner emerge victorious but emotionally scarred from their harrowing ordeal.

Cast[edit]

Release[edit]

"Hollow Man 2" was initially released direct-to-video on May 23, 2006. Alongside the film, the DVD included special features such as the "Inside Hollow Man 2" featurette, providing insights into the visual effects and production process of the movie. The release aimed to engage viewers with a deeper exploration of the film's thematic continuation from the original "Hollow Man" and showcase advancements in visual effects technology.[1]

Development and Production[edit]

Directed by Claudio Fäh, "Hollow Man 2" was conceived as a thematic sequel to Paul Verhoeven's "Hollow Man," aiming to expand upon the ethical dilemmas and consequences of invisibility. The film introduces new characters and narrative arcs while delving deeper into the military's pursuit of power through clandestine technological advancements.

Reception[edit]

"Hollow Man 2" received a mixed response from critics, achieving a 20% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 5 reviews.[1] Despite its direct-to-video release, the film attracted attention for its visual effects advancements and thematic continuity with its predecessor.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mill Creek Entertainment: Hollow Man & Hollow Man 2 - BD Double Feature". Archived from the original on 2014-12-13. Retrieved 2014-10-29.

External links[edit]

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