Hollow Man (2000) – SFX Cutting Mask

SFX ‘Cutting” mask used in the production of the 2000 science fiction thriller Hollow Man. After years of experimentation, brilliant but arrogant scientist Sebastian Caine has discovered a way to make matter invisible. Determined to achieve the ultimate breakthrough, Caine pushes his team to move to the next phase – using himself as the subject. The test is a success, but when the process can’t be reversed, Caine seems doomed to a future without flesh.

This mask was used during the sequence where Sebastian Caine, actor Kevin Bacon first becomes invisible, and his crew covers his face with liquid latex to create the signature style mask seen in the film. Once the mask is dried they cut eye holes for the character to see through. This piece is made of foam latex over a life-sized bust of the actor Kevin Bacon. The foam latex has hardened in some areas but remains in excellent, production used condition.