The Uninvited
A pair of siblings from London [Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey] purchase a surprisingly affordable, lonely cliff-top house in Cornwall, England. Only to discover that it actually carries a ghostly price, and soon they’re caught up in a bizarre romantic triangle from beyond the grave. Rich in atmosphere, The Uninvited, directed by Lewis Allen, was groundbreaking for the seriousness with which it treated the supernatural, haunted house genre, and it remains an elegant and eerie experience, featuring a classic score by Victor Young. A tragic family past, a mysteriously locked room, cold chills, bumps in the night - this gothic Hollywood classic has it all.
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"The Uninvited" is a classic supernatural horror film directed by Lewis Allen. This film is notable for its chilling atmosphere and engaging storytelling, making it one of the early standout haunted house films in American cinema. The story revolves around a brother and sister, Roderick (played by Ray Milland) and Pamela (played by Gail Russell), who purchase a beautiful but eerie mansion on the coast of England. Soon after moving in, they encounter supernatural occurrences and a haunting spirit, which they learn is tied to the tragic history of the house, specifically involving a young woman named Mary.
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- Director
- Lewis Allen
- Starring
- Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, Gail Russell, Donald Crisp, Alan Napier, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Barbara Everest, Dorothy Stickney
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