The Uninvited
The Uninvited

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The Uninvited

2009
Movie
87 min
English

Anna returns home after spending time in a psychiatric facility following her mother's tragic death and discovers that her mother's former nurse, Rachel, has moved into their house and become engaged to her father. Soon after she learns this shocking news, Anna is visited by her mother's ghost, who warns her that Rachel has evil intentions.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users63%
Director: Gareth Mayer, Charles GuardGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Anna Ryderson is released from a psychiatric hospital after her mother's death, only to find her father engaged to Rachel, her mother's former nurse. Strange occurrences and disturbing visions plague Anna, leading her to believe that Rachel is not who she seems and may have had a hand in her mother's demise. With the help of her boyfriend, Anna attempts to uncover the dark secrets hidden within her family and their isolated mansion.

Critical Reception

The Uninvited received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its suspenseful atmosphere, effective scares, and strong performances, particularly from Emily Browning. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and predictable, with the film's twists not always landing with the intended impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and jump scares.

  • Emily Browning's performance as the troubled protagonist was frequently highlighted.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and excessive reliance on genre tropes.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, scary thriller with some effective moments. While many appreciated the suspense and Emily Browning's performance, a significant portion felt the plot was predictable and the ending unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film is an American remake of the 2003 South Korean horror film 'A Tale of Two Sisters'.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Hmmm. There isn't really much worth saying about this truly mediocre horror effort. "Anna" (Emily Browning) is having a torrid time after her mother died in a fire. Having tried suicide, she is placed in an institution from where, after ten...

JPV852

JPV852

Okay psychological thriller featuring a fine performance by Emily Browning. This is one I saw back in '09 and pretty much feel the same way I did back then. Nothing great but worth checking out I suppose. **3.0/5**

John Chard

John Chard

We survive by remembering. But sometimes we survive by forgetting. The Uninvited is directed by The Guard Brothers and written by Craig Rosenberg, Doug Miro and Carlo Bernard. It stars Emily Browning, Elizabeth Banks, Arielle Kebbel and...

Wuchak

Wuchak

***Haunting mysteries on the coast of Maine with Emily Browning and Elizabeth Banks*** After her mother dies in a tragedy, a teen girl (Emily Browning) is sent to a mental hospital. Upon returning to her father’s mansion on the coast of ...