Why does this still work much better than any of the ghost stories or horror flicks in the last thirty years?
The answer is that the story,the actors and the photography balance one another in a way movies have forgotten.
This is still one of the great ghost stories.
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The Uninvited
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Format | NTSC, Full Screen, Subtitled, Black & White |
Contributor | Everest, Barbara, Newcombe, Jessica, Hussey, Ruth, Allen, Lewis, Crisp, Donald, Stickney, Dorothy, Napier, Alan, Milland, Ray, Russell, Gail, Skinner, Cornelia See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 39 minutes |
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Product description
A British brother and sister move to a coastal mansion haunted by two ghosts. Directed by Lewis Allen.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product dimensions : 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 77.11 Grams
- Item Model Number : CRRN2329DVD
- Director : Allen, Lewis
- Media Format : Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Black & White
- Run time : 1 hour and 39 minutes
- Release date : 22 October 2013
- Actors : Milland, Ray, Hussey, Ruth, Russell, Gail, Crisp, Donald, Skinner, Cornelia
- Subtitles: : English
- Studio : Criterion Collections
- ASIN : B00DZP1C9K
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,547 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- 1,213 in Movies (Movies & TV)
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AnneL1958
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why is this great old-fashioned (and romantic) ghost story never on British TV?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2021Verified Purchase
I've just had my second viewing of this lovely old ghost story, my Halloween treat. I was able to obtain a reasonably priced DVD on Amazon after originally finding the film in two parts on You Tube earlier this year. Ray Milland is my favourite vintage Hollywood actor due to his unforgettable portrayal of the alcoholic writer in The Lost Weekend, and I'd always wanted to see him in the film in which he gets the better of the spirits (pardon the pun!) He is certainly the handsome and intrepid romantic hero in the Uninvited, though tragically the ethereally lovely leading lady, Gail Russell, succumbed to alcohol in real life due to stage fright.
Much as I am delighted to have my own copy of The Uninvited, and with the accompanying booklet, I really wish this film would be on TV periodically. Why not show it regularly during Halloween? I doubt whether anyone could call it a horror film, certainly not compared to many more recent and present day movies. Personally I find it quite creepy but not scary, though I did feel frightened for the young woman at the heart of it. For me me one of the nicest aspects of this 1940s film is that there is no shame around the girl's having been born out of wedlock, nor is her mother vilified when the truth emerges. Returning to the fear factor, I think it might depend on whether individual viewers believe in the supernatural or not. I try to be open minded. But I know I'm not alone in thinking The Lost Weekend a much more frightening film since it features nasty, uncanny things that are medical fact. It's presented in a very eerie way which reminds me of some Victorian horror stories by opium addicted authors that I've read. It creeped me out when I watched it late at night once and I found The Uninvited to be a nice counterbalance.
Much as I am delighted to have my own copy of The Uninvited, and with the accompanying booklet, I really wish this film would be on TV periodically. Why not show it regularly during Halloween? I doubt whether anyone could call it a horror film, certainly not compared to many more recent and present day movies. Personally I find it quite creepy but not scary, though I did feel frightened for the young woman at the heart of it. For me me one of the nicest aspects of this 1940s film is that there is no shame around the girl's having been born out of wedlock, nor is her mother vilified when the truth emerges. Returning to the fear factor, I think it might depend on whether individual viewers believe in the supernatural or not. I try to be open minded. But I know I'm not alone in thinking The Lost Weekend a much more frightening film since it features nasty, uncanny things that are medical fact. It's presented in a very eerie way which reminds me of some Victorian horror stories by opium addicted authors that I've read. It creeped me out when I watched it late at night once and I found The Uninvited to be a nice counterbalance.

Jelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a fantastic film for any film fanatic who loves the genre ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2016Verified Purchase
This is a fantastic film for any film fanatic who loves the genre of black and white movie. Set in mysterious Cornwall it charters the story of a love that transcends time and place. A cinematic smash in it's day garnering many fine awards for all concerned. As applicable in content today as t'was in bygone times, and I'm sure for many to come in future. This is movie can be enjoyed by every member of the family although is maybe spooky for very young child
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David
4.0 out of 5 stars
a family friend or suppose to be doesn't like them living there too
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 December 2015Verified Purchase
Ray Milland a city writer and novelist along with his sister are interested purchasing a large house on the coast of Cornwall. It's sold to them. The granddaughter of the grandfather is not so keen on the idea has the house_ brought memories of the mother who lived there and died when she was three. Strange things happen once they are settled, a family friend or suppose to be doesn't like them living there too. Mystery and drama with laughter and joy brought together.

Thomsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great release of classic ghost story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2012Verified Purchase
Finally Lewis Allen's classic ghost story sees an official release on DVD. And a great release it is! While picture quality is not stunning and appears to be taken from an old release-print, it's definitely serviceable and the best it has looked on any home format so far. Grain structure appears intact and the movie has not been over-polished with digital noise reduction like so many other classics we see released these years. This means, however, that you also have to live with the odd dirt and damage to the picture. Personally, I prefer it that way, but you miles might vary.
Audio is mostly clear with only minor crackle and English subtitles are included for those who need them.
While not overwhelming, the extras are actually quite good. You get the original trailer and the two radio adaptations from the 1940's (both also starring Ray Milland). The booklet takes the prize, though. It includes several very well-written essays on the movie and its production, on the genre and portraits of the stars and the director. Easily one of the best compiled booklets outside the work of The Criterion Collection and Masters of Cinema.
If you like ghost stories and especially classic ghost stories, this one is not to be missed. As the booklet points out, THE UNINVITED is in fact the first movie to take a more serious stance on the topic where previous genre movies had mostly used ghosts for comedic effect. For fans of THE HAUNTING and THE INNOCENTS, this is a must have!
Audio is mostly clear with only minor crackle and English subtitles are included for those who need them.
While not overwhelming, the extras are actually quite good. You get the original trailer and the two radio adaptations from the 1940's (both also starring Ray Milland). The booklet takes the prize, though. It includes several very well-written essays on the movie and its production, on the genre and portraits of the stars and the director. Easily one of the best compiled booklets outside the work of The Criterion Collection and Masters of Cinema.
If you like ghost stories and especially classic ghost stories, this one is not to be missed. As the booklet points out, THE UNINVITED is in fact the first movie to take a more serious stance on the topic where previous genre movies had mostly used ghosts for comedic effect. For fans of THE HAUNTING and THE INNOCENTS, this is a must have!
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Eric L. Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent ghost story with a touch of REBECCA.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2012Verified Purchase
I have seen very few ghost stories that have caught my interested and gave me a chill or two (I will admit that I
have not really seen any of the Japanese made ghost stories which some scare are scary).
THE UNINVITED is one that ranks along with the original version of THE HAUNTING by Robert Wise...Wise's film
is still the top one for me..with a good solid story, a healthy dose of mystery as to the true story behind the dual haunting and a definite "borrow" from Hitchcock's REBECCA in the character played by Cornelia Otis Skinner as the Mary Meredith-obsessed "Miss Holloway".
As far as I am concerned, anybody who hasn't seen this one is missing a very enjoyable chiller that is filled with Paramount Pictures class.
have not really seen any of the Japanese made ghost stories which some scare are scary).
THE UNINVITED is one that ranks along with the original version of THE HAUNTING by Robert Wise...Wise's film
is still the top one for me..with a good solid story, a healthy dose of mystery as to the true story behind the dual haunting and a definite "borrow" from Hitchcock's REBECCA in the character played by Cornelia Otis Skinner as the Mary Meredith-obsessed "Miss Holloway".
As far as I am concerned, anybody who hasn't seen this one is missing a very enjoyable chiller that is filled with Paramount Pictures class.
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