Scripts
The Hollow Man poster

Screenplay data

The Hollow Man script

Sebastian Caine, a brilliant but arrogant scientist, successfully develops a phase-shift protocol that allows for invisibility and, crucially, a reversion protocol to restore visibility. After successfully testing the protocol on a gorilla named Isabelle, Sebastian, against the advice of his team, decides to be the first human subject, but the reversion protocol fails, leaving him permanently invisible. As Sebastian's mental state deteriorates due to his invisibility, he becomes increasingly violent and manipulative, stalking his former partner Linda Foster and her boyfriend Matthew Kensington, and eventually murdering Dr. Harry Kramer, a member of the oversight committee. The team attempts to trap Sebastian within the secure lab, but he outsmarts them, kills Carter Abbey, and sabotages the facility, causing a massive explosion. Linda and Matt escape the collapsing lab, leaving Sebastian to his presumed death in the inferno.

Writer
Andrew W. Marlowe
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0164052
Script date
6/26/98
40Scenes
8Characters
86Pages
4Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

The Hollow Man Save the Cat analysis

Sebastian Caine, a brilliant but obsessive scientist, develops an invisibility protocol and volunteers himself as the test subject.

Open full beat sheet
65

Key characters

Sebastian Caine

Sebastian Caine is listed as Project Leader. Late twenties, wiry, shabby good looks, brilliant but arrogant scientist. In the parsed data, Sebastian Caine is connected to 29 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

29 scenes / 16 dialogue lines

Linda Foster

Linda Foster is listed as Scientist. Late twenties, intelligent, professional, former partner of Sebastian. In the parsed data, Linda Foster is connected to 27 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

27 scenes / 18 dialogue lines

Matthew Kensington

Matthew Kensington is listed as Scientist. Late twenties, Sebastian's best friend, in a relationship with Linda. In the parsed data, Matthew Kensington is connected to 22 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.

22 scenes / 21 dialogue lines

Carter Abbey

Carter Abbey is listed as Lab Assistant. Late thirties, lab support staff. In the parsed data, Carter Abbey is connected to 15 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.

15 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Frank Chase

Frank Chase is listed as Tech Expert. Early thirties, works in the observation booth. In the parsed data, Frank Chase is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 30.

8 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Sarah Kennedy

Sarah Kennedy is listed as Veterinarian. Early thirties, fiery red-head, cares deeply for the test animals. In the parsed data, Sarah Kennedy is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

7 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Janice Walton

Janice Walton is listed as Tech Expert. Early twenties, works in the observation booth. In the parsed data, Janice Walton is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Dr. Harry Kramer

Dr. Harry Kramer is listed as Oversight Committee Member. Distinguished, 50s. In the parsed data, Dr. Harry Kramer is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Sebastian Caine works late on a computer simulation of a molecule, gets frustrated, and watches his neighbor before returning to work.

    Sebastian Caine
  2. 2. INT. BEDROOM - 4 AM

    Sebastian has a breakthrough with his molecule simulation and calls Linda.

    Sebastian Caine
  3. 3. INT. ANOTHER BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Linda receives a video call from Sebastian, who informs her he cracked the reversion protocol.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington
  4. 4. EXT. WASHINGTON D.C. SKYLINE - DAY

    Sebastian arrives at the secure warehouse lab.

    Sebastian Caine
  5. 5. INT. WAREHOUSE - DAY

    Sebastian enters the secure lab area.

    Sebastian Caine
  6. 6. INT. HABITAT'S CORRIDOR - DAY

    Matt attempts to tranquilize an invisible test subject, Isabelle, but gets bitten.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington
  7. 7. INT. CORRIDOR - DAY

    Sebastian argues with Sarah about testing protocols.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Sarah Kennedy
  8. 8. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    The team successfully tests the reversion protocol on Isabelle.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Sarah Kennedy, Frank Chase, Janice Walton
  9. 9. INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT

    Sebastian wanders the lab and talks to the invisible animals.

    Sebastian Caine
  10. 10. INT. PENTAGON CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

    Sebastian presents the project to the oversight committee, downplaying their progress.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Dr. Harry Kramer
  11. 11. INT. LABORATORY CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

    Sebastian announces he will be the human test subject.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Sarah Kennedy, Frank Chase, Janice Walton
  12. 12. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    Sebastian undergoes the phase-shift procedure, which goes horribly wrong.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Sarah Kennedy, Frank Chase, Janice Walton
  13. 13. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    Sebastian is in the lab, undergoing tests while wearing a latex mask to appear human.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Sarah Kennedy, Frank Chase, Janice Walton
  14. 14. INT. MAIN LABORATORY - DAY

    Linda and Sebastian argue about the project's future and Sebastian's behavior.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster
  15. 15. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    The team attempts to reverse the phase shift, but Sebastian goes into shock and becomes fully visible.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Sarah Kennedy, Frank Chase, Carter Abbey
  16. 16. INT. CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Linda and Matt discuss the risks of the project while Sebastian recovers.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington
  17. 17. INT. RECOVERY CHAMBER - DAY

    Sebastian applies a latex mask to appear human.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington
  18. 18. INT. OBSERVATION ROOM - NIGHT

    Sebastian tells Carter he is leaving the compound.

    Sebastian Caine, Carter Abbey
  19. 19. INT. SEBASTIAN'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Sebastian returns home and struggles with his invisibility.

    Sebastian Caine
  20. 20. INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - NIGHT

    The team confronts Sebastian about his unauthorized departure.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Frank Chase, Janice Walton, Carter Abbey
  21. 21. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    Linda performs medical tests on Sebastian, leading to a heated argument about his confinement and the nature of his condition.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster
  22. 22. INT. RECOVERY CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Linda visits Sebastian to discuss his emotional state and the difficulties of his condition.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster
  23. 23. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    A failed experiment leads to a violent outburst from Sebastian.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Janice Walton, Carter Abbey
  24. 24. INT. RECOVERY CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Sebastian sabotages the security camera to hide his movements.

    Sebastian Caine, Frank Chase
  25. 25. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    Sebastian discusses the ethics of invisibility with Carter.

    Sebastian Caine, Carter Abbey
  26. 26. INT. LINDA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Sebastian stalks Linda and Matt, shattering their window.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington
  27. 27. INT. RECOVERY CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Sebastian kills a test dog.

    Sebastian Caine
  28. 28. INT. RECOVERY CHAMBER - DAY

    Sarah confronts Sebastian about the dead dog.

    Sebastian Caine, Sarah Kennedy
  29. 29. EXT. DR. KRAMER'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Sebastian kills Dr. Kramer in his pool.

    Sebastian Caine, Dr. Harry Kramer
  30. 30. INT. LABORATORY - DAY

    The team discovers their security codes have been overridden by Sebastian.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Frank Chase, Janice Walton, Carter Abbey
  31. 31. INT. TUNNEL - DAY

    Linda locks the door behind them as Matt and Carter head toward corridor six.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Carter Abbey
  32. 32. INT. OBSERVATION ROOM - DAY

    Linda tracks Matt and Carter on the display and directs them via walkie.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Carter Abbey
  33. 33. INT. CORRIDOR - DAY

    Matt and Carter split up to trap Sebastian, but Linda loses track of him.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Carter Abbey
  34. 34. INT. OBSERVATION ROOM - DAY

    Linda loses Sebastian's blip on the screen.

    Linda Foster
  35. 35. INT. CORRIDOR - DAY

    Matt and Carter search for Sebastian, finding only a vent.

    Matthew Kensington, Carter Abbey
  36. 36. INT. CORRIDOR - DAY

    Sebastian attacks Carter, suspending him in mid-air.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington, Carter Abbey
  37. 37. INT. TUNNEL - NIGHT

    An explosion rips through the lab and tunnel, causing a massive fireball.

  38. 38. INT. ELEVATOR SHAFT - NIGHT

    Linda and Matt scramble up a ladder while an elevator carriage flies upward past them.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington
  39. 39. INT. ELEVATOR SHAFT - NIGHT

    The elevator falls and jams, allowing Linda and Matt to climb past it, but they are confronted by Sebastian.

    Sebastian Caine, Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington
  40. 40. EXT. WAREHOUSE - DAY

    Linda and Matt emerge from the ruins to emergency crews.

    Linda Foster, Matthew Kensington

Dialogue examples

No, that is the point. I'm not going to waste six months of my life on an outmoded testing procedure. This thing works. I know it. I feel it.

Sebastian Caine / Scene 7

He was alive last night when I left and he was dead this morning. And you were the only one down here.

Sarah Kennedy / Scene 28

What happens when we turn the project over to the Army. Ever wonder how much fun they're gonna have?

Linda Foster / Scene 14

We see him. But he's not responding. The heat signature doesn't move.

Matthew Kensington / Scene 35

Use this structured screenplay data

SlugDB turns parsed screenplays into scene, character, dialogue, trivia, semantic search, Save the Cat, and API-ready analysis.

Use SlugDB when you need screenplay API data, movie dialogue search, character evidence, scene context, or MCP tools without building a scraper first.

Browse scripts API reference MCP setup Free API key