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.
Critics Sentiment
The Fitzgeralds encounter the sinister Miss Holloway at the sanatorium
Rick confronts Mary Meredith's spirit and banishes her from Windward House
The film peaks with Miss Holloway's terrifying introduction but drops significantly in the final resolution, which critics found rushed and anticlimactic.
Critics consistently praised The Uninvited's atmospheric first two acts, highlighting exceptional performances and genuine supernatural chills. The film maintains strong sentiment through its mystery and horror elements, particularly Cornelia Otis Skinner's villainous turn. However, reviewers noted the final resolution felt hurried and somewhat disappointing after the effective buildup.
Full cast
Ray Milland
Roderick Fitzgerald
Ruth Hussey
Pamela Fitzgerald
Gail Russell
Stella Meredith
Donald Crisp
Commander Beech
Alan Napier
Dr. Scott
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Miss Holloway
Barbara Everest
Lizzie Flynn
Dorothy Stickney
Miss Bird
Queenie Leonard
Mrs. Taylor
Rita Page
Annie
Holmes Herbert
Charlie Jessup
Moyna MacGill
Miss Coatsworthy
Crew
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