review by Paul Corupe Pro
The Uninvited 1944
Watched Aug 15, 2009
Paul Corupe’s review:
Fine haunted house flick from the early 1940s treats ghosts with dignity and seriousness. As a result, it’s one of the best films of its type, anticipating later flicks like The Haunting and The Innocents. Milland is great as he tries to solve the convoluted mystery of the spirits that haunt the manor he just bought. The ending is a bit of a cheat and the flourishes of comedy and melodrama don’t work quite as well as they might, but a solid effort all around well worth watching.
Was really surprised that this movie kinda freaked me out. I consider myself a pretty seasoned viewer of films of this type, so it was a pleasant surprise.
One of my favourite '40s horrors for sure. I may actually prefer it to THE HAUNTING and would rank with THE CHANGELING.
Right there with you on this. I do prefer this to THE HAUNTING and putting it near THE CHANGELING is quite right.