Hollow Man 2
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| Directed by | Claudio Fäh |
| Screenplay by | Joel Soisson |
| Story by | Gary Scott Thompson |
| Based on | Hollow Man by Gary Scott Thompson Andrew W. Marlowe |
| Produced by | David Lancaster |
| Starring | Peter Facinelli Laura Regan Christian Slater |
| Cinematography | Peter Wunstorf |
| Edited by | Nathan Easterling |
| Music by | Marcus Trumpp |
Production companies | Destination Films Red Wagon Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hollow Man 2 is a 2006 American science fiction thriller 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 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 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 attacks him, and 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]- Peter Facinelli as Detective Frank Turner
- Laura Regan as Dr. Maggie Dalton
- Christian Slater as Michael Griffin
- David McIlwraith as Dr. William Reisner
- William MacDonald as Colonel Gavin Bishop
- Sarah Deakins as Detective Lisa Martinez
- Jessica Harmon as Heather Dalton
- Sonya Salomaa as Trophy Wife
- Terri Anne Welyki as Pearl Girl
- John Shaw as Dr. Devin Villiers
- Colin Lawrence as Captain Rollins
- Zara Taylor as Ashley
- Nolan Gerard Funk as Josh
- Bruce Dawson as Captain Tom Harrison
- Dean Redman as Police Guard
- Yee Jee Tso as Lab Technician
- Michael Kopsa as Gas Station Man
- Chelah Horsdal as Blind Secretary
- Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Caine (archive footage, uncredited)
Release
[edit]Hollow Man 2 was released direct-to-video on May 23, 2006. The DVD included special features such as the "Inside Hollow Man 2" featurette, which provided insights into the visual effects and production process of the movie. The release aimed to offer viewers a deeper exploration of the film's continuation from the original Hollow Man and to showcase advancements in visual effects technology.[1]
Reception
[edit]Hollow Man 2 received a negative response from critics, achieving a 17% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 6 reviews.[2] Despite its direct-to-video release, the film attracted attention for its visual effects advancements and thematic continuity with its predecessor.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mill Creek Entertainment: Hollow Man & Hollow Man 2 - BD Double Feature". Archived from the original on 2014-12-13. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
- ^ "Hollow Man 2." Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
External links
[edit]- Hollow Man 2 at IMDb
