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Married couple Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent and murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the f... Read allMarried couple Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent and murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden.Married couple Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent and murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden.
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It's not the straightforward horror I thought it was going to be or the one it started off as. Maybe a lot of other people took issue with that. It quickly becomes a beautiful-looking but slightly creepy fairy tale, before becoming a silly, violent black comedy in the end. I loved it all. It is sort of a dark cottagecore fantasy tale and I know that aesthetic is got right now.
The acting and cinematography are great (especially Hannah John-Kamen, who straight kills it), the special effects not so much. Still a very pleasant surprise. I did not think I would be as throughly entertained as I was.
The acting and cinematography are great (especially Hannah John-Kamen, who straight kills it), the special effects not so much. Still a very pleasant surprise. I did not think I would be as throughly entertained as I was.
Fantasy horror is easily hit or miss. This dark fairytale genre works with this if you take it as it is and don't expect more.
Things I really appreciated is just how well the film was shot, the practical effects and the beautiful scenery. It has all the gloss of a well produced film and the acting wasn't bad. The creature designs were interesting, thought out and very practical so the realistic aspect was nice. The scenery shots were beautiful and since it's so well produced, it was captivating. The story wasn't bad as it held my attention, but would have benefited from more discussion about the creatures and their lore.
I found it surprisingly good and I don't have a problem recommending this creature feature for horror fans that like creature, mythological, folklore or fantasy horror. It isn't perfect, but it is worth a watch if you don't take it too seriously.
Things I really appreciated is just how well the film was shot, the practical effects and the beautiful scenery. It has all the gloss of a well produced film and the acting wasn't bad. The creature designs were interesting, thought out and very practical so the realistic aspect was nice. The scenery shots were beautiful and since it's so well produced, it was captivating. The story wasn't bad as it held my attention, but would have benefited from more discussion about the creatures and their lore.
I found it surprisingly good and I don't have a problem recommending this creature feature for horror fans that like creature, mythological, folklore or fantasy horror. It isn't perfect, but it is worth a watch if you don't take it too seriously.
This isn't a film with wide appeal, but it's worth a watch by those who love the horror genre as a whole. The plot is simplistic, wacky, a bit trashy, often forced, sometimes non-existent but entertaining. It doesn't take itself seriously at all. Even in its darkest moments, it's surreal and nonsensical.
This isn't a film for new horror fans who have come to the genre on the back of social commentary works like Get Out. Nor is it a film for those who prefer the current trend of slow-burn, artistic films like Hereditary and Midsommar.
If you enjoy films like Grabbers and Doghouse, you should be able to appreciate the fast-paced nonsense that is Unwelcome.
This isn't a film for new horror fans who have come to the genre on the back of social commentary works like Get Out. Nor is it a film for those who prefer the current trend of slow-burn, artistic films like Hereditary and Midsommar.
If you enjoy films like Grabbers and Doghouse, you should be able to appreciate the fast-paced nonsense that is Unwelcome.
Strange film, it can't quite make up its mind if it is a home invasion movie or a horror movie or a fantasy creature feature comedy.
When it is horror it is quite good in a gruesome kind of way, when it is a home invasion it is either brutally violent of weirdly bloody funny.
Ridiculous characters, and awfully played? But I guess that was also supposed to be a funny element.
I didn't know what it was beforehand and actually forgot the title, I put Unwanted as the title in my calendar, a Freudian slip maybe?.
It passed the 6 laugh rule to qualify as a comedy at least, even though that was all in the second half.
When it is horror it is quite good in a gruesome kind of way, when it is a home invasion it is either brutally violent of weirdly bloody funny.
Ridiculous characters, and awfully played? But I guess that was also supposed to be a funny element.
I didn't know what it was beforehand and actually forgot the title, I put Unwanted as the title in my calendar, a Freudian slip maybe?.
It passed the 6 laugh rule to qualify as a comedy at least, even though that was all in the second half.
This one is a Strange film. The start of the movie sets the story well and seems pretty normal but it doesn't stay normal. The longer you watch the more you wonder if you have switch to another movie mid way and then you get pulled back in. You love the characters and then hate them and them become unsure. Who is the bad people and who is the good people.
I was unsure about this movie but i came away confused. I am still not sure what i watched. It seemed to have 3 endings but then kept going. What can i say..... I really don't know that to say.
Watch and and see for yourself. I really can't recommend you to watch or miss this. I'm unsure myself.
This review will confuse you as much as this movie. My head hurts!
I was unsure about this movie but i came away confused. I am still not sure what i watched. It seemed to have 3 endings but then kept going. What can i say..... I really don't know that to say.
Watch and and see for yourself. I really can't recommend you to watch or miss this. I'm unsure myself.
This review will confuse you as much as this movie. My head hurts!
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- TriviaThe superbly crafted redcap goblins were not puppets. They are played by actors Paul Warren, Rick Warden and stunt performers, all wearing costumes and practical goblin heads. According to director Jon Wright they were shot on double-sized sets, which give the illusion of people who are half size. Rather than use animatronics to animate the heads, they added CGI motion capture faces.
- GoofsWhen the family are banging on the door after the pub visit, Jamie calls Daddy Whelan By the actors name, Colm.
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Redcap Mr Sniff: [sniffing Maya's belly] Amumma wikka babby. Amumma!
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- The Little People
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- Gross US & Canada
- $21,284
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,813
- Mar 12, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $392,846
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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