The Uninvited

  • 2009


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38 %
31 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 29
Negative reviews 53
Average Rating 2.2/5
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2.5
The result is a middling Frankenstein like hybrid of spectral mayhem and murder mystery, constructed entirely out of borrowed parts. Av Club
2.5
The result is a middling Frankenstein like hybrid of spectral mayhem and murder mystery, constructed entirely out of borrowed parts. Av Club
1.2
It certainly isnt the cinematic abortion that 2006s Pulse and 2008s One Missed Call were. EW
3.8
Anna doesnt trust Rachael, who was her sick mothers caregiver for the period leading up to the tragic accident. Rogerebert
2.5
As in the original, the film slyly manipulates the audiences perspective, and a brilliantly filmed climactic reveal marks this British duo as a pair t .. Time Out
1.3
Arriving at least two years after the Asian horror remake craze subsided, The Uninvited delivers a spooky stepmom saga free of invention.
1.5
Instead its another wasted effort from the dry, dry well of Asian horror remakes.
1.5
A pedestrian horror enlivened by some better than expected performances, The Uninvited doles out its scares and twists in a rather predictable narrati .. Screen Daily
2.8
Though not particularly sophisticated or sensible, The Uninvited isnt a slasher picture, and it has more ambition than the usual j horror nonsense ful .. Paste Magazine
2.0
. . .one of those movies that opens in January, makes a few quick bucks from kids who will see virtually any PG 13 horror item that comes along and is .. E Film Critic
2.5
Once the pieces became clear that directors Charles & Thomas Guard were content on being M. Night Shyamalan instead of Ji Woon Kim, its enough to make .. E Film Critic
2.0
Banks makes an entertaining villainness, though one its hard to take entirely seriously. Telegraph
2.0
The movies source material invited a much more thoughtful interpretation.
3.8
If you are a fan of modern horror films, theres nothing more frightening than a PG 13 rating. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
The Uninvited works better as a Maine travel guide than a horror movie. Cinema Blend
2.0
What can I tell you about The Uninvited that you havent already heard about every other instantly forgettable horror flick Ny Daily News
3.1
A teenagers resistance to her fathers new girlfriend provides the emotional underpinnings for The Uninvited, a spooky, if narcotic, psychological thri .. Philly
1.5
A prosaic thriller that needed a touch of visual poetry to make the grade...Kims original is far scarier; come to think of it, so is Lewis Allens The .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
The Uninvited is a flawed production, but gratifying in the way it delivers. ReelViews
2.5
...like most English language remakes of Asian horror subtlety takes a back seat to bludgeoning.
2.5
And while the admittedly out of left field twist ending is impressive in its audacity (even if its doesnt make a whole lot of sense), The Uninvited ul .. Reel Film Reviews
3.2
Even in retrospect its not a great film, but its better than the first 80 minutes suggested it was going to be. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
A Tale of Two Sisters creates a strong atmosphere of mystery, but never quite manages to fool us with all of the red herrings along the way. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
The sex with daddy business serves as an underpinning to Annas fundamental trauma. Pop Matters
3.0
Beautifully shot, superbly acted and frequently creepy horror flick, though its slightly spoiled by making one of its key twists too obvious early on. View London
2.5
She doesnt really say that last part, but Alex and Anna find her behavior plenty suspicious. New York Post
1.5
A generic horror programmer somewhat enlivened by two strong lead performances and a surprising, if preposterous, plot twist. Film Journal International ..
1.9
Bowen The BRD Trilogy, The Criterion Collection The films of Rainer Werner Fassbinders BRD trilogy pull off a difficult magic trick, feeling timeless .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
By the end of the film, The Uninvited is genuinely compelling. But despite the scares along the way, the rest of the film doesnt make an especially co .. Az Central
1.3
The Uninvited is a mess of styles and stolen ideas, including a plot twist that would make M. Night Shyamalan roll his eyes and dialogue straight from .. Boston
2.5
Its as mechanical as a train set and thats what good horror cant be. Smh
2.0
Even then, theres an awful lot of dead air in between the shrieks. Mountain X
1.9
Cheap thrills and a gimmicky twist at the climax keep The Uninvited in the realm of the subpar horror movie. Star Tribune
1.5
ven when its not telegraphing its secrets, it kinda is, anyway, in its helplessness to hide that its cheating...
2.5
The Uninvited makes up what it lacks in suspense with irritating effects and acting. Toronto Star
3.2
Though not as scary or creepy as the original Korean horror film, this American remake is well produced and well acted by its three central women. Emanuellevy
2.0
They are all just guests at a camp masked ball poised to unveil themselves in a denouement that somehow manages to be more outlandish and more comic t .. Guardian
3.0
Suffice it to say that I enjoyed the twist, which isnt original but is entertainingly outrageous. Daily Mail
1.5
So apart from excellent performances, there is little to recommend The Uninvited, not even great ghoulish effects.
0.5
I dont mind being sucker punched by a film thats smart enough to really fake me out. Movies
3.1
Advani tackles all of those familiar formula notes with gusto and precision. Mr Brown Movies
3.1
But thats not why shes in a mental institution when we first meet her. The Movie Boy
3.1
Theres a substantial twist in The Uninvited, a pretty fair and reasonably scary remake of South Korean director Kim Jee Woons thriller A Tale of Two S .. Chicago Tribune
2.0
Not nearly as creepy as the stylishly shot original, this version trades eerie atmosphere for clunky physical effects. Total Film
3.0
A truly frightening experience with a 100% certified shocker of an ending. Hollywood
1.8
Perfunctory scares lead up to a would be surprise plot reveal that instead carries the odor of a day old tuna sandwich left out on the counter. Coles Mithey
2.5
More than that, it engages in a bit of silly Shyamalan like slight of hand thats totally idiotic, the final ten minutes making the previous 70 about a .. Movie Freak
3.1
She cant manage the workload, and Uninvited doesnt clutch a strong enough premise to overcome her lack of juicy depravity. Groucho Reviews
2.0
has more in common with David S. Goyers stinker The Unborn that we saw several weeks ago. If only it had been shot in 3D, then we might have had a gim .. 7M Pictures
1.5
You might jump out of your seat once or twice, but many of the alleged scary scenes in this psychological horror/thriller are so cliched that theyll m .. Film Ink
2.3
Thanks to a pair of talented actresses, The Uninvited is intriguing for almost an hour and a half. The ending is a convoluted letdown, but I have to a .. The Age
3.0
With a tricksy storyline thats constantly wrong footing the audience, Brit debutantes The Guard Brothers win no prizes for originality, walking the pa .. Digital Spy
1.5
Punctuated by a crescendo of unoriginal set pieces designed to make you jump in your seat, but more likely to leave you groaning. Abc
1.5
An occult home invasion horror thriller serving up a suspicious aspiring stepmom, extra bloody beef for dinner, and an oversized dildo named Mister Ch .. News Blaze
2.0
The pace plods, the acting is unconvincing and there are no goose bump moments. The Sun
1.0
This machine doesnt just kill, it annihilates, and its minions are terrifying enough to make oblivion seem like an acceptable option, The mechanical p .. Killer Movie Reviews
1.8
Theres little reason to stay invested in what quickly becomes a grueling 80 minute long journey into the easily telegraphed and roughly acted. Brian Or Ndorf
1.5
All it has to distinguish itself from all the other J Horror and K Horror remakes and knock offs is a surprisingly effective against type starring rol .. Antagony & Ecstasy
2.0
It also doesnt help that its abrupt ending leaves you with a bad aftertaste. Nyc Movie Guru
3.1
Based on Korean shock horror guru Kim Jee woons Janghwa, Hongryeon, The Uninvited rattles doorknobs and creaks floorboards but cant quite drown out th .. Js Online
2.0
There should be enough to keep the teen audience the film is clearly targeted at on their toes, although aficionados of the genre will no doubt be bor .. Sky
2.0
The latest teen horror, directed by Charles and Thomas Guard, has a bit more patience than such films usually display. Entertainment Times Online ..
2.0
The Uninvited is a little too mild mannered to please any but the most vanilla of horror fans. Entertainment Times Online ..
2.5
Suffers from a meekness its scares never dig deep and are more sensational than disturbing, and its storyline has been modified to something more conv .. Window To The Movies
3.0
I am happy to report, then, that this is barely a horror movie at all, and whats more, its actually a fairly enjoyable if unadventurous whodunit. The Shiz Nit
1.5
The Unremarkable might be a better title for this creakily constructed but enjoyable enough scary movie. Metro
1.5
Unremarkable, unimaginative and unnecessary. Check out the superior original instead. Film4
2.8
Squanders 70 strong minutes with a pointless gotcha that I dont think anyone will much appreciate. Film Blather
4.5
The Uninvited is that too seldom seen thing: a traditional psycho horror movie made with smarts and style, which arrives at a creepy conclusion with i .. M Tv
1.0
It...in a very heavy handed way tries to make you believe something is happening when it isnt. The twist at the end is a big non surprise. Tri City Herald
2.9
What stands out about the production above all else is the quality of the casting. Movie Martyr
3.5
His new film isnt it, yet his entry in the superhero sweepstakes isnt without charm. Cine Passion
2.0
The ending annoyed me so much that it nearly erased my memory of anything worthwhile earlier in the film. Cinematical
2.0
The Uninvited packs in some impressive imagery that will keep you engaged, even while the dialogue suggests youd be better off sleeping. Dread Central
1.0
The only genuinely startling moments come via the deafening sound effects that accompany a large roast hitting the floor and Anna scraping metal hange .. Ear Of Newt
1.9
Elizabeth Banks does commendable work as the movies boogie woman. 2 The Advocate
1.5
Then youre stuck just sitting there, waiting to see how they decide to reveal it. Horror
1.5
Its hard to be scary when you look like Elizabeth Banks unless youre being chased by a mad killer wielding the age of 40. Movie Juice
3.0
Shockingly, the movie was a half way decent horror flick with a great ending you will not see coming. I wouldnt waste your money in the theatres but i ..
2.0
The Uninvited is decently shot and acted but has a silly ending that negates most of what has gone before. This Is London
1.5
No match for the original...But it stands on its own as a decent popcorn movie...
4.0
Dont be deceived by the trailer as The Uninvited has so much more the offer the victim, I mean viewer. Jo Reviews
1.3
Twist endings are supposed to make an iota of sense. Tell that to the folks responsible for The Uninvited Washington Times
2.0
The trouble is a twist ending that even a brain dead centipede will see coming a long way off. Daily Mirror (UK)
2.5
The good work done by the Guards earlier in the picture continual layering of one new level of mystique upon another is tainted by a sudden desperatio .. Courier Mail (Australia)
2.5
A decently constructed genre programmer for much of its running time, The Uninvited just lays its Big Twist on the table, but does nothing to earn it .. Shared Darkness
3.5
Actually one of the best Asia to America adaptations since way back when The Ring (or was it The Grudge) first got the ball rolling. FEARnet
0.5
Just to set the taste level, the first line in The Uninvited is I love you, I have a condom. Yep, the bar is already lowered. BET.com
3.0
A standard supernatural thriller, carefully and thoughtfully crafted with little sign of cheap gore, about two sisters coping with the death of their .. Screen Wize
1.5
Its hard to believe it took two directors, British brothers Charles and Thomas Guard, and three screenwriters to make this vapid remake of... insidiou .. Miss Flick Chick
2.0
Kim Jee woons creepy, ambiguous South Korean chiller A Tale of Sisters gets a straightforward and suspense free Hollywood makeover here.
2.0
Take a concept, strip it bare of all layers of meaning, remake it with added genre cliches and scantily clad American teens in order to a wider audien .. What Culture
3.1
The performances are pretty good but some of the characters arent quite fleshed out. ESplatter
3.0
The girls are automatically mistrustful of Dads new squeeze, of course; it doesnt help that Rachael says everything with a creepy, icy tinge to it, li .. Shock Till You Drop
3.1
The Uninvited story may not pay back a viewers attention, but the visuals are their own reward. Signon Sandiego



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