The Unseen, the movie

A film by Lisa France. A Luis Moro Production.

In a hidden southern Georgia town, nothing is quite what it seems. A small time hustler Harold (Gale Harold) has a few secrets. In his house, Harold locked up his blind brother Sammy (Phillip Bloch) for 20 years. Thats all about to change. Roy, (Steve Harris) their childhood friend, returns to this forgotten town. Roy confronts his own relationship fears and crosses all divides, exposing a secret only known to Harold, Roy and the dead. What the town discovers explodes their worlds. And Harold begins to unleash the demons that lie beneath the unseen.

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A Thinking Person's "Deliverance"?

A movie starring no one I'd ever heard of, written by an unknown, and directed by an unknown. I rented it on an impulse on one of those days when nothing seemed available at the video store....and am so glad I did.

From an opening sequence suggesting that the ending is a foregone conclusion to the introduction of characters who make intense first impressions as two-dimensional stereotypes, "The Unseen" gradually shifts to a tension-filled tale packed with character study and action often as much psychological as physical. The plot moves more or less methodically, gathering in strength and intensity as it leads to its climax (a few murky moments are my only quibble). Tension builds, matters come to a head....and when the payoff comes, it's most definitely Not What It Seems time. Expect a couple of surprises, perhaps more, depending on how much thought you've given to each character. None, it seems, are what the viewer has assumed they were through the entire film....a truly eerie experience which remains with me long after the final fadeout. As to what "The Unseen" is....well, you'll see...or perhaps not.

This is not a "happily ever after" movie--indeed, the ending leaves several matters troublingly (and possibly deliberately) unresolved. There are a few echoes of William Faulkner and Robert Penn Warren, but this is very much a story of the here and now, a tale of the prejudices of its audience as much as those of its characters. If you let them get in the way, chances are you won't get through this film--and that would be a true shame.

No director in recent memory has accomplished so much with a camera, simple location filming and perhaps a dozen actors. A monument perhaps to the power of economy in the hands of a capable artist. July 30, 2008

Excellent acting and storyline, highly recommend.

The Unseen is small, yet powerful movie. There hasn't been very much promotion or 'buzz' surrounding this movie, but it is by far one of the best independent films I have seen.

Gale Harold, Phillip Bloch and Steve Harris bring these complex characters to life. Michelle Clunie also does an amazing job in this movie. Anyone who knows this actress from Queer As Folk will be pleasantly surprised.

These characters are deeply wounded, yet real people. While many may say the movie is bit on the depressing side, it makes you think and truly tells a story.

I highly recommend this film to anyone looking to watch a movie with depth and feeling. June 19, 2008

Interesting movie - good acting

I got this movie because Gale Harold was in it :-) I thought the movie was good overall, but I didn't like the ending. February 18, 2008

The Unseen: Great movie!

I bought The Unseen, only because Gale Harold was in it. I am a HUGE fan of his! But I was pleasantly surprised at just how good this film was. My hat is off to Lisa France for direction. Well done! Gale Harold did an awesome job with his character, Harold. I have rednecks in my family, dated them and even married one. So I know a redneck when I see one! Gale had it down perfect. The most PHENOMENAL acting goes to Phillip Bloch! I was blown away with his performance! He was hilarious trying to climb out the window! It must have been somewhat difficult playing blind and keeping his eyes rolled up in his head like that. Michelle Clunie, in MHO did an excellent job as well. Several other reviewers said she was 'too over the top'. I thought she did great. And with Michelle and Gale both being on Queer as Folk, I saw not one tiny trace, what-so-ever, of Mel and Brian. They put those characters on the shelf, and played two, new characters, totally different and refreshing. I am glad I bought this DVD for my ever growing collection. February 13, 2008

Three Stars

The movie held my interest but I found it to be very depressing. The
acting was great, I felt the actors got there point across to tell there story. February 8, 2008

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