Hollow Man

Hollow Man

Year: 2000

Runtime: 112 min

Language: English

Director: Paul Verhoeven

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In a dark and gritty world, a ruthless vigilante disappears into thin air, using his unparalleled invisibility skills to stalk and slaughter his enemies. As a determined Seattle detective closes in on the merciless killer, he must confront the terror that lurks just beyond the edge of reality.

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Timeline – Hollow Man (2000)
Trace every key event in Hollow Man (2000) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Creation of the Serum

Dr. Sebastian Caine develops a groundbreaking serum that grants invisibility. This achievement is monumental, but he soon realizes the difficulties of reversing the process.

Late Night Laboratory
2

Successful Gorilla Testing

Sebastian's team celebrates a significant breakthrough in their research when they successfully make a gorilla invisible using the serum. However, this victory is overshadowed for Sebastian due to his unresolved feelings for Dr. Linda McKay.

Laboratory
3

Deception Begins

Instead of reporting their success to the military, Sebastian decides to deceive the oversight committee, persuading Linda and Matt to join this unethical move. They swiftly agree, leading to human trials of the serum.

Laboratory
4

Sebastian's Transformation

Sebastian volunteers as the subject for human testing, undergoing a painful transformation process. He eventually realizes the danger as he cannot revert back to visibility, putting his life in jeopardy.

Laboratory
5

Isolation and Masking

As Sebastian becomes invisible, his colleagues create a crude latex mask for him to wear. However, his isolation leads to troubling changes in his behavior as the pressure mounts.

Laboratory
6

Spying on Neighbors

Overcome by temptation, Sebastian, now invisible, spies on a neighbor which culminates in heinous actions. This marks a point of no return in his moral descent.

Sebastian's Apartment
7

Confrontation with Linda

Linda discovers Sebastian's mask and clothing left behind in his apartment, realizing the danger he poses. She warns him that they will notify Dr. Kramer if he continues his reckless behavior.

Sebastian's Apartment
8

Rage over Betrayal

Sebastian's rage is ignited upon learning about Linda's relationship with Matt. He uses technology to deceive his colleagues into thinking he is still present at the lab, all while plotting revenge.

Laboratory
9

Violence Escalates

As his aggression peaks, Sebastian brutally kills an invisible dog and later goes after his colleagues. His transformation into a violent predator escalates the tension within the team.

Laboratory
10

Confrontation with Dr. Kramer

After Sebastian's deception is unveiled, Dr. Kramer expresses disappointment towards Linda and Matt. Moments later, Sebastian commits a heinous act by drowning Kramer in his swimming pool.

Dr. Kramer's Swimming Pool
11

Team Isolation

Sebastian sabotages communications and isolation becomes imminent in the lab. The remaining team members realize they are in extreme danger as Sebastian hunts them down one by one.

Laboratory
12

Tragedy Strikes

Janice becomes one of Sebastian's victims, killed while trying to escape the chaos surrounding them. The remaining team members soon recognize the true extent of the threat they are facing.

Laboratory
13

Final Fight for Survival

Linda and Matt naively try to confront Sebastian after he critically injures Carter. This confrontation spirals into a battle of life and death as the lab descends into mayhem.

Laboratory
14

Culmination of Chaos

As Sebastian locks Linda and Matt in a freezer, tensions escalate to unbearable levels, leading to desperate maneuvers for survival. The entire lab becomes a battleground.

Laboratory
15

The Lab Explosion

In a final act of defiance, Linda manages to send Sebastian into a fire triggered by the lab’s destruction. The harrowing end results in survival, but both she and Matt are forever changed.

Laboratory

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 21:12

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