Merolliv I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Hayleigh Joseph This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Scott LeBrun Vincent Price stars in "The Invisible Man Returns", and it's generally considered to be his first horror film, 13 years before "House of Wax" firmly cemented him as a star of the genre. He plays Geoffrey Radcliffe, owner of a coal mining operation. Geoffrey was wrongly convicted for the murder of his brother, but his friend Frank Griffin (John Sutton), helps him at the last possible second, before Geoffrey is due to be executed. You see, Frank is the younger brother of the late Jack Griffin, villain of the first film, and he too is able to turn a man invisible. Geoffrey therefore is able to escape from prison and put into motion the plans for proving himself innocent. But it remains to be seen if he can do so before succumbing to insanity, just as Jack once did.Any fan of Price needs to see this one. He's at his theatrical best in scenes where Geoffrey begins to go mad and rants about his potential for power. He also elicits a great deal of sympathy from the viewer in his subtler moments, such as when he's in the arms of his girlfriend Helen Manson (beautiful Nan Grey). But the whole main cast is absolutely fine. Cedric Hardwicke is fun as the villain of the piece, as is a perfectly squirrelly Alan Napier as his associate. Cecil Kellaway is another delight to watch, playing the dedicated police inspector on the case.Directed by Joe May (who also shares story credit with Curt Siodmak, the busy genre screenwriter of the era), "The Invisible Man Returns" is solidly entertaining, although it functions more as crime thriller than horror film. Therefore, it doesn't go for suspense or old school atmosphere all that often. The special effects aren't quite as impressive as they were for the original film, but they're still pretty good. Just as in "The Invisible Man", there's a noticeable accent on comedy, maybe too much so for some viewers.Worthy viewing for fans of 1930s and 40s Universal horror; followed by "The Invisible Woman".Seven out of 10.

Rainey Dawn Dr. Frank Griffin, is the brother of Dr. Jack Griffin (Rains). Geoffrey Radcliffe (Price) has been framed for the murder of Jack and is sentenced to death by hanging. Dr. Frank Griffin is a good friend of Geoffrey's and helps him to escape prison with invisibility. Can Radcliffe prove his innocence with the police hot on his trail? Can Dr. Griffin find an antidote to help Geoffrey before he goes completely insane? Yes the story and casting in this sequel is great - just as good as the original 'Invisible Man (1933)' with Claude Rains. In 'The Invisible Man Returns (1940)' is it the late great Vincent Price who plays Geoffrey Radcliffe, the Invisible Man.This is a sequel worth watching. Just like the original film, there is drama sprinkled with comedy - quite enjoyable to watch.9.5/10

Alex da Silva Vincent Price (Radcliffe) is under prison guard and hours away from being hanged when he gets a visit from his doctor friend John Sutton (Griffin). Sutton is the scientist brother of the original Invisible Man and knows some tricks! Price then spends the film seeking justice for his own brother's murder.I found this film more funny than creepy. I couldn't take Price's invisible threats seriously and just laughed through most of his dialogue. And, unfortunately, he decides to ham it up when playing someone in the throes of going mad. His maniacal laughter is hilariously bad. As are his sudden outbursts to keep the dogs quiet early on in the film. I also found the foreman Alan Napier (Spears) unbelievable. Not in that his acting is to be faulted, I quite enjoyed his performance, but his accent is atrocious. That accent does not exist anywhere in the North of England or in Scotland or whatever he was trying to do. Shame he didn't just talk properly.Apart from the above silliness, the film moves at a good pace. Some of the effects are good, for example the Invisible man's outline being revealed when Police Inspector Cecil Kellaway blows cigar smoke in his direction. There is also an involving chase sequence when the invisible Price comes after his evil relative Cedric Hardwicke (Cobb). The film keeps the attention and I think it won't disappoint those who are fans of this genre.

Spikeopath Falsely imprisoned for fratricide, Geoffrey Radcliffe (Vincent Price) takes a drug to make him invisible and thus escape. But as he sets about trying to clear his name, the side effect of the drug, gradual madness, threatens to usurp his plans.It was never going to be up on the same level as the first film, The Invisible Man (1933), a genuine classic Universal Studio production that does justice to the great H.G. Wells writing. But instead of going for a lazy cash in, this sequel puts its own stamp on the invisible man premise and rounds out as an intelligent story with dashes of humour and sadness placed within. John Fulton's effects work is still amazing for the era, the cast list is boosted by the likes of Cecil Kellaway, Cedric Hardwicke and Nan Grey, while the finale is rewarding and worth waiting for.Faults? A couple, such as the real murderer is revealed too quickly, thus we lose mystery momentum, and director Joe May often lets the pace sag. But these fail to stop the film from achieving its entertaining aims. It hardly constitutes horror as such, but there's good dramatic worth, berserker science and a cast making the material work. 7/10