Earlier this week I attended an advanced screening of “The Uninvited”. This movie is an American remake of a Korean film
If you go by the tag line of the original film (Things are not always as they seem), then you understand that this movie is more of a thriller than a horror movie.
Anna Rydell returns home to her sister (and best friend) Alex after a stint in a mental hospital, though her recovery is jeopardized thanks to her cruel stepmother, aloof father, and the presence of a ghost in their home.
The summary above is a little misleading. Anna does return home to her family, just to find out that her father has a new girlfriend- the woman that used to take care of her sick mother, who is now dead. The movie shows the new girlfriend as trying way too hard to win the affections of a disturbed girl. Anna tries her best to get her father to stop seeing her soon to be step mother.
The night her mother died is a blur in the mind of Anna (who witnessed how she died). An old flame followed Anna home and knows what happened that night. He ends up dead before being able to tell her what really happened.
Yes there is a twist.
Yes it is cheesy.
Yes I still enjoyed the movie.
The cast is strong. The performances are believable…but like most remakes the message was lost in translation.
Life is all about perception. This movie makes you walk away feeling a little dirty. Any movie that makes you question your ability to judge situations gets an A in my book. Never be too sure about what you see, even if you appear to have all of the information in front of you.
If you enjoyed “The 6th Sense” (and by dropping that movie name I am giving you a HUGE hint), then you will enjoy this movie.
Always finish what you started…
I have been a few places, seen a lot of things. I have had my hands in many fields. I may have answers for you if you have questions...even if you don't.
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