The Uninvited
"The Story of a Love That is Out of This World!"
Originally released in 1944. The Uninvited is a mystery/horror film. directed by Lewis Allen.
Starring Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, and Gail Russell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (224 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ray Milland
as Roderick Fitzgerald
Ruth Hussey
as Pamela Fitzgerald
Gail Russell
as Stella Meredith
Donald Crisp
as Commander Beech
Alan Napier
as Dr. Scott
Cornelia Otis Skinner
as Miss Holloway
Barbara Everest
as Lizzie Flynn
Dorothy Stickney
as Miss Bird
Queenie Leonard
as Mrs. Taylor
Rita Page
as Annie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Uninvited about?
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 pri...
Who directed The Uninvited?
The Uninvited was directed by Lewis Allen.
How long is The Uninvited?
The Uninvited has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Uninvited released?
The Uninvited was released on February 24, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Uninvited?
The main cast of The Uninvited includes Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, Gail Russell, Donald Crisp, Alan Napier.
Is The Uninvited worth watching?
The Uninvited has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 224 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.