Rijndri Load of rubbish!!

Murphy Howard I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Tymon Sutton The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

CinemaClown Taking a leaflet out of Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca to permeate its frames with a disquieting chill, The Uninvited is a finely crafted horror mystery that manages to be captivating for the most part and implements the traditional horror aspects in an effective manner but the decision to give the picture a lighthearted touch every now n then isn't something that works out in its favour.The Uninvited tells the story of a brother & sister who move into an abandoned seaside mansion after purchasing it at an unusually low price. But their fascination with the house dissipates once they learn about its dark past and experience unnatural activities during the night. Compelled to solver the mystery, the two attempt to find a reasonable explanation behind the place's haunted nature.Directed by Lewis Allen in what's his directorial debut, the film opens with a brief monologue that acquaints the viewers with the place where most of its events unfold. All its characters have well- defined arcs, and a sense of foreboding is palpable in nearly every scene that takes place inside the mansion. Allen handles the horror aspect of the story with skill but is unable to juggle it well with elements of comedy.The mansion is gorgeously photographed and appears to have a life of its own, with both a dark past & concealed secrets. Cinematography is a highlight in itself, for the smooth manoeuvring of the camera, precision use of lighting n shadows & controlled zooms encapsulate the story with a Gothic, foreboding ambiance. Its 99 minutes runtime is finely paced, Editing is unable to properly balance its shifting tones while the background score adds subtle enhancements of its own.Coming to the performances, Ray Milland & Ruth Hussey play the siblings and their chemistry with each other has a familial feel to it, not to mention that their individual input is just as good. Gail Russell takes the role of Milland's love interest but her part plays a far more vital role in the final outcome, Alan Napier is in as the local doctor and performs with gentleman-like professionalism while Cornelia Otis Skinner almost steals the limelight from the rest and delivers an enigmatic performance.On an overall scale, The Uninvited is a well-made haunted house horror that utilises its resources quite well to keep the audience's interest alive but it's not scary, or maybe time has diminished its scare factor by a great deal. It's still creepy though, in bits n pieces, but its ill-timed humour really undermines its moments of horror, for you can picture an unsettling haunted house tale if only the film had toned down its melodramatic & lighthearted approach. Failing to match its reputation yet providing a sufficiently thrilling experience, The Uninvited is worth at least one shot.

begob As a brother and sister move into their dream house at the top of a West Country cliff, they find the grand-daughter of the local man who sold them the house has a fatal attraction linked to ghostly goings on at the place.Well produced melodrama that dulls its spookiness through whimsical music and touches of ooo-err humour by the lead actor. Made in 1944, so I guess true terror was out of the question, but the lack of tension does drag the pace back.The performances are all solid, but the lack of involvement of the brother and sister (apart from the obligatory romance) makes it more a detective story in the Scooby Doo mould, as our untouchable heroes sniff out the dark secret at the heart of the story. The reveal is unexpected if not surprising. And the final line wraps it up nice and warm.Photography and editing are good, although endless shots of surf soaked rockery (on the California coast) along with the swooping violin music really take us back to Rebecca.Overall - enjoyable if a bit long, and it really backs away from any complication that could have deepened the mystery.

PimpinAinttEasy Not exactly a horror film. It starts off as a slightly mysterious and creepy romantic comedy. It is one of those films with strange and ambiguous relationships between the characters.A brother-sister duo (Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey) is impressed by a large mansion while on a trip to a seaside town. They are surprised when its owner agrees to sell it to them for a very cheap price. But once they move in, they realize that there is some sort of entity in the house. The strange behavior of the owner and his granddaughter also arouses suspicion.The two protagonists are unusual - they are a chummy brother sister duo who live together. The relationship between the mansion's owner and his granddaughter is also quite strange. He seems to be excessively possessive about her. There is another relationship which hints at lesbianism.The film begins with a great long shot of the turbulent sea that is almost monstrous. It was very affecting. The indoor scenes are characterized by a lot of shadows and candle light which gives a Gothic and at times even Noirish feel to the film. The séance scene was very interesting.Ray Miland's charming presence and his backslapping relationship with Ruth Hussey prevents this film from becoming a creepy horror film.You might enjoy it if you liked The Birds or Marnie. It is not a bad film for a rainy night. And Ruth Hussey is very nice to look at.(6/10)

rickdumesnil-55203 this film is the epitome of excellence. who can miss with director of photography Charles Lang..the haunting music score...the sent of mimosa...the studio which i remembered 5o years ago i dreamt of having. now the acting...Ruth hussy hussy and ray Milan true to themselves that is Excellency. Cornelius skinner she gave me the creeps. not an over abundance of ghost and stuff but just enough to keep us on edge even when you have seen it 4 times. Now dessert. Gail Russell ... cant believe some foul mouths said she couldn't act.....she carried the film and came out smelling like roses. What a sad lost and i still have tears thinking of her sad life. all and all borrow it....buy it.....copy it......you wont regret it