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With its atmospheric Cornish locations and all-star cast, The Uninvited is a highly effective and spine-tingling ghost story in the classic Hollywood tradition.
Seeking respite from the bustle of London life, writer Roderick Fitzgerald (Ray Milland, Dial M for Murder and The Lost Weekend) and his sister Pamela (Ruth Hussey, The Philadelphia Story) move into a neglected clifftop mansion and set about making it their home.
However, it isn't long before an unnerving presence makes itself felt: an eerie chill lingers in the rooms and distant wailing is heard at night. Despite Roderick's cynicism, it becomes increasingly clear that the house is haunted - but why in such a snug haven would the dead trouble the living?
Martin Scorsese and various critics, including William K. Everson and Leonard Maltin, regard The Uninvited as one of the best ghost stories ever filmed.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- First official DVD release in the world.
- Illustrated collector's booklet featuring exclusively commissioned articles and lobby card reproductions.
- Original theatrical trailer.
- Gallery of production stills, posters and lobby cards.
- Remastered.
- Dual-layer, progressive scan, high-bitrate encoding for optimum picture quality.
- Newly-written English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Trafalgar
Format:DVD
I was delighted to see that The Uninvited is at last available on DVD - this is easily the scariest film produced in the golden 1940s era of cinema and still stands up today among the best ghost stories. It has no gimmicks and just a few carefully judged effects but triumphs through suggesting something lurking in the shadows and leaving your imagination to do the rest. The script, production and cast led by Ray Milland are all excellent. There are a couple of real jump-out-of-your seat shock scares, and lots of genuinely spine-tingling moments. I recall seeing this as a teenager one stormy Sunday afternoon on TV and it scared the pants off me. Perfect for Halloween if your tastes stretch further than seeing tedious teens hacked to pieces.
78 of 83 people found the following review helpful
By Mitz
Format:DVD
I've long been a fan of this classic ghost movie. I watch an inordinate amount of horror, and this is one of the few that contains genuine scares. And it was made more than 60 years ago.
Rick (Ray Milland on fantastic form, combining a light touch with heavyweight acting chops) and his sister buy a cliffside house from a curmudgeonly old man. They soon find out about the desperate sound of a woman crying in the night, but by then it's too late and they are stuck with the place. Worse, the old man's grand-daughter seems drawn to the house, although something there appears to want to harm her. Old, ugly secrets come to the surface as the brother and sister try to find out what is wrong with Windward House.
The Uninvited weaves its story with so many eerie scenes - the shadow on the stairs that frightens Lizzy, the crying in the night, the seance, the moment when Rick realizes the horror isn't over - that put modern imitators to shame.
The Uninvited has no irritating, over-wrought teenagers, no blood and guts, no tiresome, unwieldy psychological backgrounds cluttering up the characters and therefore the story. What it does have is an intelligent script, appropriate music and extremely good, restrained acting. What also stands out is the deft use of shadows and sounds, and of actors who can play characters who are truly afraid but eschew tedious hysteria in favour of stiff upper lips. The scene where Rick and his sister are in the studio and she tries to convince herself that the atmosphere of evil has gone - film-makers of the 21st century, take note.
If you want a fantastic, old-fashioned chiller of a ghost story, try this on some dark and stormy night.
Rick (Ray Milland on fantastic form, combining a light touch with heavyweight acting chops) and his sister buy a cliffside house from a curmudgeonly old man. They soon find out about the desperate sound of a woman crying in the night, but by then it's too late and they are stuck with the place. Worse, the old man's grand-daughter seems drawn to the house, although something there appears to want to harm her. Old, ugly secrets come to the surface as the brother and sister try to find out what is wrong with Windward House.
The Uninvited weaves its story with so many eerie scenes - the shadow on the stairs that frightens Lizzy, the crying in the night, the seance, the moment when Rick realizes the horror isn't over - that put modern imitators to shame.
The Uninvited has no irritating, over-wrought teenagers, no blood and guts, no tiresome, unwieldy psychological backgrounds cluttering up the characters and therefore the story. What it does have is an intelligent script, appropriate music and extremely good, restrained acting. What also stands out is the deft use of shadows and sounds, and of actors who can play characters who are truly afraid but eschew tedious hysteria in favour of stiff upper lips. The scene where Rick and his sister are in the studio and she tries to convince herself that the atmosphere of evil has gone - film-makers of the 21st century, take note.
If you want a fantastic, old-fashioned chiller of a ghost story, try this on some dark and stormy night.
62 of 72 people found the following review helpful
By Michelangelo
Format:DVD
This is a very entertaining picture made in a time when directors had talent to suggest horror instead of show horror. You just see all the films produced by Val Lewton (Cat People, I Walked With A Zombie, Isle Of Dead) for RKO in the forties and you will be shocked¡ This film shares that quality. Ray Milland always effective, the lovely Ruth Hussey and what can I say about the eternal beauty of Gail Russell? one of the saddest stories of Hollywood. Although amazon claims this is the first official release I bought a couple of years ago here in Spain a decent copy of The Uninvited as part of a pack of cheap but very good horror films from the thirties and forties. See it. You won't regret it.
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The Uninvited (1944) Ray Milland
I would recomment this DVD to everyone.
It keeps you on the edge of your seat, you do not know what is going
to happen next. Read more
It keeps you on the edge of your seat, you do not know what is going
to happen next. Read more
Published 11 days ago by crazmazy
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My favorite ghost story!
This is my favorite ghost story. Not a lot of high tech, just good acting and a good storyline. This is unavailable in the
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Published 1 month ago by S. Madrid
5.0 out of 5 stars
Long remembered film.
I saw this film when it was first shown and strangely enough I have never forgotten it. If I tell you why I remembered it it will give the game away. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Patricia K. Cymbal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why don't they make films like this any more ?
A great film, settle down with a glass of wine, a box of chocs, draw the curtains and enjoy. Still spine tingling after all these years.
Published 2 months ago by Joy Waith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This is one of the best ghost movies ever made! If you love good acting; a great script; and great music, then buy this!!!
Published 2 months ago by Alex Van Schuylen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A particularly "inviting" film
"The Uninvited" is one of my favorite films of all time. I know it's not a perfect film, but it has extremely engaging performances, handles the supernatural element... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. L. Pulliam
3.0 out of 5 stars
just ok
I suppose i am a product of all the films i have seen,and i like all todays films ,they have upped my expectations of what i want to see in a film,reading the reviews of this one... Read more
Published 2 months ago by sueb
3.0 out of 5 stars
A super natural story, the Un-invited
This film was made years ago and for its time is very good although it now seems
out-dated by to-days standards, but is still worth a look.
out-dated by to-days standards, but is still worth a look.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. S. F. Fitzgerald
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
an awesome movie and a great soundtrack to by victor young,picture quality is good and you get a nice booklet inside with lots of information,well worth every penny.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. J. Pizzey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Ghost Story from the 1940s
I must admit, being a fan of the golden oldie movies since I was quite young, growing up during the 1950s, I had not seen this movie before so I was glad of the opportunity to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by E. A. Redfearn
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