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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786302503494 Format: Black & White, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 6302503493 Label: MCA/Universal Home Video Manufacturer: MCA/Universal Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: MCA/Universal Home Video Release Date: January 01, 1998 Running Time: 99 minutes Studio: MCA/Universal Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 1944 Sales Rank: 1411 Related Items: Editorial Review: Amazon.com: One of the spookiest ghost stories ever put to film, The Uninvited is also one of the few classic haunted-house movies to treat the subject with respect and seriousness. Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey play a brother and sister who leave the city to live in a beautiful old house dramatically perched on a cliff overlooking the Cornish coast. As they discover some of the house's peculiarities--the unexplained chill that settles in certain rooms, the aroma of mimosas that wafts through the house, flowers that wilt when brought inside--they are told by local girl Gail Russell that the house is haunted, by the spirit of Russell's mother no less. The rationalist city folk first scoff at the idea but as Milland slowly falls in love with the frightened girl he investigates the legends and discovers some startling hidden truths. Donald Crisp costars as Russell's humorless, hard-bitten grandfather who forbids her visits to the house. Handsomely shot against the beautiful Cornish countryside, director Lewis Allen wisely suggests more than he shows and the uneasy tone and quietly restrained direction looks forward to such films as The Haunting and The Legend of Hell House. Though Allen ultimately reveals a suitably spine-tingling apparition, some of the film's best moments are chilling in their simplicity: nocturnal moans, slamming doors, and the dog's whimpering fear of the upstairs. --Sean Axmaker Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A great movieOne of the things which makes this film so remarkable is the script, as other reviewers have noted. Perhaps the humour and pacing might be better understood if it were realised that Dodie Smith scripted the movie -- the writer to I Capture the Castle and The 101 Dalmatians. She was living in the States at the time to escape the bombing of England during WW2, and this was one of her projects. An amazing script, performed brilliantly by the likes of Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey and the radiant (and ultimately ... Read More Rating: - Please!!!!! Put this GREAT movie on DVDPLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! One of the best ghost stories ever filmed. Why oh why is it not on DVD? Who needs special effects, loud noisy sound effects, etc. when you have great acting and a ghostly figure that sends chills up and down your spine and most of it comes from using your imagination. With all the crap that is put on DVD's, what is wrong with a studio that would make big bucks if they gave people what they want, good entertainment, good writing and great acting. I too read the book and even ... Read More Rating: - Agreed -- best scary movieI first saw this movie when I was little and probably too young to understand some if it. It has been a favorite of mine for years and years. I agree with all - this is the gold standard on a scary movie. And while we all agree it sends shivers down your spine, there is such fantastic dialogue and some really, really funny comments from the cast. Ray Milland was superb, as was all the cast. And of course, "Stella by Starlight" -- the music is just the cherry on top. I have the VHS tape, but would love ... Read More Rating: - A Classic, Old-fashioned, Spooky Ghost StoryTHE UNINVITED is a true classic, one of the best haunted house stories that I have ever seen. Filmed in black and white in 1944, the film relies on the play of light and shadow, an eerie underscore, and suggestion and innuendo to scare the audience. There is no blood, no gore, no grizzly monster, and none are needed. With a talented cast and an excellent plot, this movie sends shivers up your spine, makes hairs stand up on the back of your neck, and has you jumping out of your seat at the slightest provocation. ... Read More Rating: - BrrrrrrrThe kind of ghost story we used to tell as kids out under a lone street lamp. I still get a shiver or two every time I see this one. I have a good copy from cable but would like a clean DVD. Does it feel like there's a cold spot here just now? Browse for similar items by category:
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