The Uninvited (1944) is a supernatural horror film centered on a brother and sister who purchase an abandoned seaside home in Cornwall, England. Initially enchanted by the house, they soon encounter unexplained disturbances—chilling drafts, eerie sounds, and an unsettling presence. As they investigate, they uncover a dark history linked to the home’s former residents, particularly a young woman deeply drawn to the property. With each discovery, the mystery deepens, leading to a confrontation with the house’s spectral inhabitants. Directed by Lewis Allen and starring Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, and Donald Crisp, the film is notable for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. A landmark in supernatural cinema, The Uninvited helped establish the ghost story as a serious horror subgenre, blending suspense with an elegant, eerie aesthetic.

Cast:
Ray Milland as Roderick "Rick" Fitzgerald
Ruth Hussey as Pamela Fitzgerald
Donald Crisp as Commander Beech
Cornelia Otis Skinner as Miss Holloway
Dorothy Stickney as Miss Bird
Barbara Everest as Lizzie Flynn
Alan Napier as Dr. Scott
Gail Russell as Stella Meredith
Queenie Leonard as Mrs. Taylor
Holmes Herbert as Charlie Jessup