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Three female reporters find themselves staying overnight in a house occupied by a hostile being that lurks in the basement.Three female reporters find themselves staying overnight in a house occupied by a hostile being that lurks in the basement.Three female reporters find themselves staying overnight in a house occupied by a hostile being that lurks in the basement.
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THE UNSEEN has a lot going for it, including Sydney Lassick as the maniacal Ernest, and the heavenly Barbara Bach as a TV reporter.
The plot is simple, but adequate, and the suspense builds nicely. The mystery of who or what the titular character is makes up most of the story. Those who've only seen Stephen Furst in ANIMAL HOUSE or BABYLON 5 should enjoy him in this. He definitely plays against type!
Also, what this movie lacks in bloody mayhem, is more than made up for in the insanity department. Let's just say that the central family dynamic is... askew.
Recommended for fans of crackpot horror from the early 1980's...
The plot is simple, but adequate, and the suspense builds nicely. The mystery of who or what the titular character is makes up most of the story. Those who've only seen Stephen Furst in ANIMAL HOUSE or BABYLON 5 should enjoy him in this. He definitely plays against type!
Also, what this movie lacks in bloody mayhem, is more than made up for in the insanity department. Let's just say that the central family dynamic is... askew.
Recommended for fans of crackpot horror from the early 1980's...
This starts off with an incredibly unsettling atmosphere and quickly dives into a smorgasbord of perversity before ending on a balls-out, insane final act.
I'm honestly pissed that I'd never heard of this one before today. If you enjoy your horror a little more on the depraved side, do yourself a favor and watch this flick. You won't be disappointed.
I'm honestly pissed that I'd never heard of this one before today. If you enjoy your horror a little more on the depraved side, do yourself a favor and watch this flick. You won't be disappointed.
The Unseen is done in a style more like old Hollywood mysteries than a horror show. The film is somewhat slow but lots of bizarre imagery keeps it the film alive and watchable. The basic idea of young girls stalked by something in the basement is old, but good acting and production make the movie worth watching. The movie is notable for its emotional impact and certainly not for any explicit action or special effects. I rated it an 8 out of 10.
Since "The Unseen" is your basic B movie, the only reason to see it is that it stars Barbara Bach (Ringo Starr's wife), Stephen Furst (Flounder in "Animal House") and Sydney Lassick (Cheswith in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and also the principal in "Carrie"). No, seriously. That's the only reason to check it out: The Beatles, John Belushi and Stephen King are linked by a story of three women staying in a house inhabited by a carnivorous inbred! If only the founders of Solvang had predicted this! Sorry if I haven't done the greatest job describing the movie. It's just that a cast like this easily eclipses the movie, in my view. Granted, there are a few of the requirements for horror flicks, namely the bathtub scene. Otherwise, nothing significant here.
PS: Barbara Bach had previously starred in a similar movie with a similarly jaw-dropping cast. That movie was the Italian horror flick "L'isola delli uomini pesce" (called "Screamers" in the US), in which she co-starred with Mel Ferrer, aka Audrey Hepburn's ex. Yes, it's true. Ringo Starr's soon-to-be wife and Audrey Hepburn's ex co-starred in a movie about half-human, half-fish creatures.
PS: Barbara Bach had previously starred in a similar movie with a similarly jaw-dropping cast. That movie was the Italian horror flick "L'isola delli uomini pesce" (called "Screamers" in the US), in which she co-starred with Mel Ferrer, aka Audrey Hepburn's ex. Yes, it's true. Ringo Starr's soon-to-be wife and Audrey Hepburn's ex co-starred in a movie about half-human, half-fish creatures.
This is not a film for the typical horror fan; this movie appeals to those who enjoy a little mental disturbance with their terror. Or even a laugh or two. I can't believe they didn't know that it was funny to watch Stephn Furst acting like a mentally challenged mutant monster, ala "The Goonies," it HAD to be intentional, and as such I applaud the filmmakers!
The story is about something horrible in the basement and Barbara Bach finds out what it is, after the usual set-up story points. There's little more to it than that. The reason to seek this film out is if you are a lover of mutants and like a little madness in your scary movies.
Otherwise, stick to something more safe and traditional.
The story is about something horrible in the basement and Barbara Bach finds out what it is, after the usual set-up story points. There's little more to it than that. The reason to seek this film out is if you are a lover of mutants and like a little madness in your scary movies.
Otherwise, stick to something more safe and traditional.
Did you know
- TriviaDirector Danny Steinmann was upset with the final cut of the film because it missed most of the major scares. He had his name removed from the movie and was credited under the pseudonym "Peter Foleg".
- GoofsWhen Jennifer dislodges the power box, it short circuits and begins arcing over several inches. However, regular household power is 110/220 volts (the 220 being two independent 110-volt feeds). Under normal conditions, it takes approximately 1000 volts to arc one inch. Therefore, the voltage on the power box would have to be around 3-4000 volts in order to arc that far. Household power does not have the voltage necessary to produce a 3 to 4-inch arc.
- Quotes
Ernest Keller: I wonder what Junior's fate would be... I wonder... Seems obvious to me, my dear, they would not treat him so kindly. He would suffer greatly.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Unseen: Interview with Make-up Effects Artist Craig Reardon (2008)
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- 11840 W. Telegraph Rd., Santa Paula, California, USA(House Exteriors)
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- $2,000,000 (estimated)
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