The first psychological thriller movie of 2009 worth paying multiplex prices for at a student discount, The Uninvited features chillingly supernatural and well made up apparitions, a sharp cast, and a breathtaking plot that reminds you that remakes can be done right. Adapted from the Korean horror film Janghwa Hongryeon, the story centers around a teenager named Anna who is forced to adapt to her new family situation after an accident that changed her life. Attempting to recover from the tragic loss of her mother, she spends time in a psychological facility only to be released back to her party-go-lucky sister and confidante, a grieving yet insensitive father, and his father’s mysterious new girlfriend. When she returns to her astoundingly beautiful waterfront residence, she feels something terribly wrong within the house. Convinced that her father’s new girlfriend, Rachel, is the troubling presence, she desperately tries to put together the events that happened the night of the accident and uncover just who Rachel is. As the plot unfolds, the musical score peaks, and the ghosts reveal themselves, you’ll find yourself curling up in your date’s jacket to hide from the suspense.
