The Unseen
The Unseen

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The Unseen

2016
Movie
70 min
English

The Unseen is about art, identity and solitude. It presents three interconnected vignettes that follow three different characters as they slip into spaces in Namibian society mostly unseen.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Peter Maxwell SlifkinGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive former college professor, traumatized by a past event, lives a solitary life until a woman with a mysterious connection to his past appears. As secrets begin to unravel, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation that blurs the lines between reality and his own fractured psyche.

Critical Reception

The Unseen garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its underdeveloped plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated the attempt at a psychological thriller with supernatural elements, the execution was frequently seen as lacking. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some finding the suspenseful atmosphere effective, while others were disappointed by the convoluted narrative and unsatisfying conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable plot and lacks genuine scares.

  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.

  • The convoluted storyline leaves viewers confused rather than thrilled.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Unseen are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a lack of engagement due to a confusing plot and uninspired execution. Viewers found the horror elements weak and the overall experience disappointing.

Fun Fact

RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad', plays the lead character in 'The Unseen', marking a departure into the horror genre for the actor.

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