The Uninvited

2009·Movie
1h 27min·PG-13

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The Uninvited fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Can you believe what you see?

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.
Psychological HorrorSupernatural ThrillerMysteryGrief & TraumaFamily SecretsMind-Bending TwistHaunting AtmosphereTeen ProtagonistSuspenseful

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Questions about The Uninvited

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Where can I stream The Uninvited legally?

The Uninvited is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Uninvited worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Uninvited rated?

PG-13Disturbing imageryViolenceSuicide themesStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, violence, suicide themes, and strong language.

How long is The Uninvited?

1 h 27 min

The Uninvited runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Uninvited?

Critics43
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Uninvited higher (62) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Uninvited in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Uninvited?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Uninvited in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Uninvited use?

Trauma-Induced AmnesiaDisproportionate RetributionHallucinationsHe Knows Too MuchScare ChordAdaptational VillainyMs. FanserviceOutliving One's OffspringWicked StepmotherPlot-Inciting InfidelityEnter Stage WindowAx-Crazyand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Uninvited, including Trauma-Induced Amnesia, Disproportionate Retribution, Hallucinations.

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