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While the idea behind this low budget horror-thriller certainly is intriguing.

The execution is really quite bad.

As the acting- including from Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte- is particularly dreadful.

With a poorly constructed plot.

And writing that is mediocre at best.

The whole thing comes off as a film school project.

Which is a shame.

Because, given a bigger budget, and some more seasoned direction...it could have had potential.

The main problem I had with it all...is the dubious psychology around which the entire story is based.

It's never fully explained.

While the paranormal aspect of it is incredibly confusing.

On top of this, the sequences flashing back to highschool either needed to be redone...or scrapped altogether.

Because they just don't work.

It's just not believable watching these mid 30's actors pawn themselves off as teenagers.

With the act Mitte's character has repressed making literally no sense whatsoever.

Which kind of ruins everything.

Because, while they do adequately explain it via several twists.

The fact he wouldn't have gone to the police about it just isn't plausible.

So, using it as the crux of the storyline was an incredibly poor decision, in my opinion.

As it squanders what little the film had going for it.

Which wasn't much to begin with.

You can tell they thought they were being clever with the multi-twist ending.

But it's hard not be upset by it's fatal flaw.

Because it was totally possible to rework the entire plot, around the ending, so as to completely avoid these complications.

Making it all feel a bit lazy...or, at the very least, forced.

Because...while you might not see the ending coming.

It's just not a rewarding experience.

And felt like they drew the conclusion out a bit long for what it was.

When they could have ended on a high note.

But it is what it is.

3 out of 10.

I had never even heard about this 2023 thriller from writer Jennifer A. Goodman and director Vincent Shade prior to stumbling upon it by random chance. However, I will say that the movie's cover definitely was sufficient enough to grab my attention.

However, "The Unseen" turned out to be a rather monotonous, bland and actually rather pointless thriller. Writer Jennifer A. Goodman just failed to concoct anything even remotely thrilling, much less actually interesting or entertaining. Yet, I still managed to sit through all 100 minutes of the movie, hoping that the movie would eventually pick up in pace, or that actor RJ Mitte would be given something more worthwhile in terms of script and character to bring to the screen. That just never happened.

The acting performances in "The Unseen" were adequate, despite the fact that the actors and actresses virtually had nothing to work with from writer Jennifer A. Goodman.

For a thriller then director Vincent Shade swung and missed. The movie was ultimately very bland and devoid of any interesting flavors of any kind. And this is not a movie that I will recommend for thriller fans to rush out and get to watch. Nor is it a movie that I will ever pick up and watch a second time.

Funny how the movie's title actually is a premonition of what will happen to the movie itself.

My rating of "The Unseen" lands on a two out of ten stars. It just simply wasn't worth the 100 minutes.

This is a terribly bad movie but as you can see, there are many very good reviews. Unfortunately, they are all fake. Most likely they are created by the crew or other people connected to this project. Use your own judgement and do not trust these stupid reviews. At best this movie deserves 2 stars.

This is a terribly bad movie but as you can see, there are many very good reviews. Unfortunately, they are all fake. Most likely they are created by the crew or other people connected to this project. Use your own judgement and do not trust these stupid reviews. At best this movie deserves 2 stars.

What an absolute load of tosh. Wasted 1 hour and 45mins of my life. I have no other purpose in life but to buy this dvd just to ooooff it over the neighbours fence. I have given 1 star for one reason.. and one reason only. I particularly enjoyed the scene where the main character (mitti) can't remember his name... power walks past a lady who is holding 1000 pieces of paper. She twists and throws the paper in the air like a ballerina at a wedding whilst letting out a high pitched scream 10 minutes after he walks past her. Safe to say I'm more than disappointed with this film which il never be able to unsee......

Let's start with the obvious...this is a lower budget movie with some good aspects and some aspects.

The good: The title kind of sums it up! It should be "Unseen"! My honest feedback is RJ Mitte is okey. Rebekah Kennedy is pretty good. I guess the other good thing is there are a bunch of people that rated the movie a 9 or 10 (but my assumption is they are relatives, friends or cast members...or, they have never actually seen a movie!)

The bad: It is very slow and at 100 minutes it constantly drags. I'm thinking the Producer/Writer was involved in the editing and refused to cut scenes.

A lot of the acting and directing is a big swing and a miss. Anytime the writer is also one of the stars of the film you should skip it...this obviously applies here. Jennifer A. Goodman failed as both a writer and actress with a flat, uninspired script and performance.

The concept of the film is coherent, but the execution and script don't seem to match the idea. There are no real thrills or scares, just a few overly obvious hallucinations.

Overall, it isn't a good movie. Not even a little good. I would skip this one and go find something else to watch.

As an avid moviegoer, I had high hopes for "The Unseen," from reading reviews on here. Unfortunately, my anticipation quickly turned into disappointment and confusion as I endured what can only be described as a mishandled and poorly executed cinematic endeavor.

From the opening scene, it became painfully evident that "The Unseen" lacked any coherent plot or direction. The story stumbled aimlessly from one disjointed sequence to another, leaving me wondering who wrote this? Any attempt at crafting a mysterious and thought-provoking narrative fell flat.

The characters in "The Unseen" were equally underwhelming. The actors performances were hindered by weak dialogue and underdeveloped personalities. It felt as if the actors were struggling to breathe life into poorly written and uninteresting roles, resulting in unconvincing and uninspiring performances that failed to evoke any emotional connection.

Perhaps the most glaring flaw of "The Unseen" was its blatant disregard for basic storytelling principles. Scene transitions were lacked coherence. It felt as if the film was edited by someone with no understanding of pacing or continuity, resulting in a haphazard mess that was difficult to follow and immensely frustrating to watch.

Furthermore, the cinematography and visual effects in "The Unseen" were subpar at best. The film relied heavily on clichéd jump scares and predictable horror tropes, failing to offer anything fresh or innovative. The few attempts at creating suspense were hampered by laughable special effects and lackluster camera work, further detracting from any potential enjoyment the movie could have offered.

Ultimately, "The Unseen" falls short on every level. The film's lack of a coherent plot, underdeveloped characters, and poor execution make it a frustrating and forgettable experience.

Save your time and money. Skip "The Unseen" altogether.

I had high hopes for this after seeing that RJ Mitte was attached to it. I've always been a fan of his since Breaking Bad and was hoping this film would be something worthwhile. Sadly, I was massively letdown.

The performances were bland and at times forced but bad writing certainly doesn't help. The actors can only salvage so much from this train wreck of a movie. The writing is so boring and atrocious - the writer should take classes on how to better explore plot elements and subtext more effectively. The dad's performance is one note as well as the mom and sister.

The cinematography is student film level, the directing lacks any sense of focus or coherence, and the special effects are laughable.

All in all, just avoid this film if you can. It's not worth paying one penny to watch it.

So, I got this one, purely for the poster and the title. But right away I realized this was a low budget, no production value kinda movie. Don't get me wrong, the acting is good to middling, the story is ... half good, the direction is shoddy. In general, this movies exumes low production values, but there is some budget, the exterior scenes e.g. In the restaurant and the class room are pretty okay.

It took some time to get used to an actor with a speech impediment, but once you do, you see that he is the best actor of them all. A lot feels 2nd rate, like the protagonists sisters, they weren't exactly "aesthetically pleasing", but the acting was okay. Except for the Dad, who does a lot of Incoherent yelling and screaming, everyone acting is within parameters.

It's a weird movie and the story feels plot-holish. What is weird is why the ghost would wait this long to do it's business??? Why not do what you wanna do anyways???

4 oth 10 The Melancholic Alcoholic.

I wish I could give this film 0 stars, but at least a few performances salvage an otherwise horrible viewing experience. RJ Mitte does his best to navigate this contrived story and my favorite supporting character would be the one played by Candice Rose.

The plot is unambiguous and dull, most likely due to poor writing and execution. If you gave any money to the production of this steaming pile of trash, you should promptly ask for a refund.

The highlight for me was the dude enjoying his doughnuts. Those doughnuts didn't look that tasty, but he sold me on them. Well done sir.

Save yourself some time and money and avoid this cinematic astroid at all costs.

The Unseen is quite literally the worst movie I've ever seen. I was excited to watch since RJ Mitte is the star, but was immediately let down. RJ did the best he could with the horrible script he was given. Other than RJ and Candice Rose, the acting was atrocious. The writer also claims this movie was edited by the same person that edited Donnie Darko, but his name is no where to be found in the credits. Instead of wasting your time watching this film, I suggest watching Fish Jelly Film Reviews video on YouTube! It's only 26 minutes long and explains the whole film! It's extremely accurate unlike some of the reviews on here.

This thread of reviews is suspicious on both end of the spectrum. The early review are too good, some are almost certainly from cast, crew, friends, etc. But the reviews at the end are too similar. I thinks all of the one- and two-star reviews are a hit job on the film, and against the director and writer in particular.

I'm old, I've been around the block, and have seen many films and have dealt with many people in the Industry. This smells like a coordinated effort to ridicule people. Most of the bad ones say the same thing about the same people in virtually the same way. And some of the bad reviews --- ESPECIALLY --- take pains to complain about the good reviews. They talk about other reviews. Something is amiss. What a great industry to work in, eh?

I haven't seen this film, can't recommend it. I can't wave you off it it either. I'll update once I've seen it. But if you are interested in the movie, see it. If not, don't. But something is rotten in Denmark when it comes to some of these reviews, of that I'm sure.

Not sure what happened in this movie. I mean literally; it was confusing. I hoped the end would explain everything but nope. Why was Olivia in the basement? Didn't the kids even have an inkling about the abusive dad? Why did the therapist get so scared? I'm not sure getting answers to these questions would have really mattered but they could have at least tried.

I like the lead actor (from Breaking Bad) but he deserves much better parts. To be fair, the actors didn't have a lot to work with. Writing was bad. Effects were bad. Plot was bad. Only reason it got 4 stars was because I actually finished it.

"The Unseen, directed by Vincent Shade, offers a supernatural horror experience that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. RJ Mitte delivers a compelling performance as Tommy Olson, a law student haunted by dark forces. Kudos to Jennifer A. Goodman for her remarkable work as the writer, star, and producer of the movie.

The film lays out Tommy's struggle with his past and the pressure of living up to his father's legacy. RJ Mitte's portrayal of Tommy's emotional turmoil is captivating, and viewers can't help but sympathize with his character. The chemistry between Tommy and Olivia, played by Kimberly Michelle Vaughn, adds a touch of romance amidst the chaos.

I found the clever twist about Tommy's scary blackouts and the string of murders kept me guessing till the end.

Overall, "The Unseen" really displays Vincent Shade's promising directorial debut and provides a chilling supernatural horror experience. RJ Mitte's performance, supported by Jennifer A. Goodman's multifaceted involvement, adds depth to the film. Great chemistry, direction and a solid story made this movie standout from a slew of the same type of movies popping out so frequently.

I feel like a score of 3 is a SERIOUS injustice. The acting was decent. The dialogue was realistic - acting was quite good. The cinematography was great. The effects - well done and on-point.

The plot reveals were well-timed and unfolded well.

I was never bored. The pacing was right because I never said its too slow and I never felt like they ruined any of the unfolding of the mystery.

If you have any curiousity about this film- I'd give you a nudge to watch it. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am truly baffled as to the negative reviews???

From start to finish- a good watch. The plot is solid and engrossing.

The Unseen is a must see movie for all who love a creepy psychological horror! The twists and turns are well plotted and the cast is stellar! The family dynamics make this fun! RJ Mitte did a great job! I enjoyed the suspense. The film will keep you guessing to the end with many woah moments. Definitely watching again and again. I did not see many things coming. Great job to the team for this. Very creepy, suspenseful and horrific. The character of Millie deserved a spotlight as she came to life in the film through cinematic magic. I recommend this to any crime drama, murder mystery fan out there!

The funny thing is I watched this movie twice it sucked so bad. I wanted to make sure I seen what I had seent! R. J. Mitre and them faces was just no no no! I think they were trying to portray him to be cripple or something but he wasn't consistent. It's kinda satirical to me lol so worth the watch if you don't take it too seriously.

I think the storyline was good just acted out poorly lol. I'm one for a good low budget movie and this is the one. That's if you can get through R. J. Making all those faces. My kids said it's a fun bag kinda movie something to laugh at!

Also hope you have some popcorn because it takes 2 hours to get to the point.

Really cool, film and different than what I've seen in the past. I really liked the family dynamic and the drama surrounding all of the characters. I wish there was a little bit more blood, but I really thought it was cool, the psychological thrillers and the experimental drama that took place among all the characters. I was cool to see the mystery throughout with the resolve at the end. Really awesome seeing my boy RJ in another movie that emphasizes horror and not just the son like he is in Breaking Bad. The father seemed intense and that he needed some therapy, but everything was explained at the end. Awesome movie totally recommend!

This is the first role of RJ Mitte's that I have seen post-Breaking Bad, and it did not disappoint. A great performance boosted by a script that kept me guessing at every turn. The film, thanks in part to its writing and steady direction, is a satisfyingly ambiguous thriller that makes the most of it's premise.

The supernatural elements provide for some genuine scares and establish a disorienting feeling throughout, a feeling that is ultimately paid off by its twist ending. Gorgeous establishing shots and color-grading help to boost the overall tone of the film and add a layer of intensity to the chilling story.

I am a huge Breaking Bad fan and I was really glad that RJ Mitte was the main character. RJ was really good. I thought it was well written and filmed very nicely. I thought the cast did a great job too. I would have loved to see Bryan Cranston or Dean Norris do a cameo. I thought it was more of a psychological thriller.

This is what movie making a Indie movie is all about. I am a Chicago fan and I love when filmmakers make movies in Chicago. Hopefully we get to see more from Indie filmmakers making more feature films in Chicago.

Final thoughts are that the film was good and it was a very enjoyable to watch.

Loved this movie! It kept me guessing with various twists that all came together at the end. The film is unpredictable and engaging, as you piece together each character and try to figure out their motivations. Just when I think I understand a character, something happens to totally change my opinion.

A unique story line with great casting and acting. It touches on various thought provoking topics. How a person's actions, or inactions, can have catastrophic consequences. Bullying in high school. How far would you go to protect your family?

The movie was scary without being gory.

Highly recommend. Will there be a sequel....?!

I rented this movie last night and thought it was a VERY good. Psychological, drama and horror blended quite nicely! Very original and intriguing storyline with a very cool job of coming all together in the end. I thought William Mark McCullough (Dan Olsen) did a fantastic job playing the hot tempered, hard on his son, father! Rebekah Kennedy(Millie) has QUICKLY become a favorite of mine! If you haven't seen THE UNSEEN or TWO WITCHES(also with Rebekah who plays Masha, one of my favorite horror characters in recent times) you NEED to give them a view, I highly recommend both movies and they DO NOT disappoint!

I loved this movie inside and out. The actors portray their characters with passion and it's obvious a lot of thought went into the production. Tommy (played by RJ Mitte) has an interesting backstory which develops the plot thoroughly.

The plot twists had me on the edge of my seat, just when I thought I had it figured out, my mind was taken in a whole other direction. All the actors did a good job, tackling their characters in unique ways.

I have to say, my favorite part of the whole movie was Kali (played by Ava Bianchi), she stole my attention in every scene she was a part of. I can't wait to see what she does next! Would love to see a sequel following her character and the older sister as well.

"The Unseen" is a mind-bending horror mystery film that masterfully combines suspense, supernatural occurrences, and a captivating plot to deliver a chilling and thought-provoking experience. With RJ Mitte's exceptional performance as the lead, the film takes the viewer on a rollercoaster ride of haunting scenes and intrigue.

Film writer Jennifer A. Goodman skillfully tells a story of foreboding unease, infusing each scene with a mystery that lingers long after the film ends. The unseen, once revealed, is connected to the hidden family trauma and the crosses boundaries of the supernatural.

Goodman gives you the story's ending within the first few minutes of the film, without the audience realizing the foreshadowing she puts into place through the character dialogue.

This film does not follow the typical formula where one can guess the plot and ending within the first 20 minutes. The supporting cast enhances the film's eerie ambiance with standout performances from a talented ensemble. The chemistry between Mitte and his co-stars is palpable, further intensifying the emotional depth of the narrative.

Like a good book read multiple times, this is one of those films; I will watch again because there were a few of wait; what??? Did that just really happen moments I'd like to see again.