The Invisible Man – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Benjamin Wallfisch · 2020
49 min · 15 tracks
A tense, atmospheric blend of orchestral swells and unsettling electronic textures that amplifies the film's psychological horror.
Top tracks — play these first
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Attack — This track encapsulates the film's tension with its urgent pacing and dissonant strings, perfectly mirroring the protagonist's escalating fear.
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He's Behind You — The eerie use of silence punctuated by sudden crescendos creates an overwhelming sense of dread, reflecting key moments in the narrative.
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Denouement — This piece beautifully underscores the emotional resolution of the story, combining haunting melodies with a sense of finality that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe soundtrack effectively combines orchestral and electronic elements to create a tense atmosphere, enhancing its distinctiveness within contemporary film scores.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build tension through gradual crescendos and dissonant harmonies, while the second half shifts to more chaotic and aggressive soundscapes.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements alongside orchestral instrumentation, creating a layered texture that enhances the unsettling atmosphere.
- The album's pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a slow, suspenseful build-up, while others erupt into intense climaxes that reflect moments of action in the film.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like tension and release
- haunting atmosphere for focus
- immersive experience in darkness
- dynamic tension for suspenseful moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, cheerful sounds
- seek standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Invisible Man soundtrack marks Benjamin Wallfisch's continued evolution as a composer, following his critically acclaimed work on films like Blade Runner 2049. By 2020, he had solidified his reputation for blending traditional orchestration with modern electronic sounds, making this score a significant addition to his filmography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hans Zimmer· Jóhann Jóhannsson· Max Richter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cobolt 1:42
- 2 Escape 4:28
- 3 He's Gone 3:37
- 4 This Is What He Does 2:19
- 5 We've Got That In Common 1:21
- 6 Make It Rain 2:22
- 7 Attack 2:46
- 8 Why Me 3:00
- 9 The Suit 2:15
- 10 Asylum 3:31
- 11 He's Behind You 4:42
- 12 House Fight 5:34
- 13 It's All a Lie 5:26
- 14 Surprise 1:32
- 15 Denouement 4:57
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