Unseen
Unseen

Unseen

2023Movie76 minEnglish

Sam receives a call from Emily, a near blind woman who is running from her murderous ex in the woods. Can she survive using Sam as her eyes via video call?

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users65%
Director: Adam RandallGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman on the run from a dangerous cult is left blind after an attack. She must rely on her other heightened senses to survive when she's unexpectedly targeted again by the same group of fanatics.

Critical Reception

Unseen received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the premise intriguing but often criticized the execution, pacing, and predictability. Audiences, however, showed a slightly more favorable reception, with some appreciating the tension and unique sensory-deprivation horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central concept of a blind protagonist fighting for survival is a strong hook.
  • While praised for its ambition in creating suspense through sensory deprivation, many critics felt the execution faltered.
  • The predictable plot and reliance on horror tropes detracted from the potential of its unique premise.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent watch, with many appreciating the unique premise and the lead performance. However, some felt the story was somewhat predictable and could have been more impactful.

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise, focusing on a blind protagonist's heightened senses to navigate danger, was inspired by a desire to explore different forms of horror beyond traditional visual scares.

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