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Three reporters. One basement. Something that really shouldn't see daylight.
TMDB
49
Rotten Tomatoes
34

The Unseen (1980)

Sleazy 80s grindhouseCreepy basement energyWrong place wrong time

Overview

Horror

A trio of female reporters find themselves staying overnight in a house occupied by a hostile being lurking in the basement

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Content warning
murderserial killerreporterpsychopathmuseumcellarbasementfreelance journalist
Hidden trauma and secretsExploitation of vulnerabilityThe monster in the family

Standout Aspects

Acting

Stephen Furst's deeply uncomfortable physical performance.

Practical Effects

Grimy basement sets that reek of authentic 80s low-budget.

Best for:Solo: Midnight viewing with all the lights suspiciously on.·Friends: Trash horror night where you roast the questionable choices.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Gratuitous 80s sleaze and implied assault elements.·Disturbing: Incestuous family dynamics played for horror.
Danny Steinmann

Director

Danny Steinmann

ReleasedSep 1, 1980
Runtime1h 34m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Budget$2M
Triune Films

Top Cast

Barbara Bach

Barbara Bach

Jennifer Fast

Stephen Furst

Stephen Furst

'Junior' Keller (The Unseen)

Sydney Lassick

Sydney Lassick

Ernest Keller

Karen Lamm

Karen Lamm

Karen Fast

Lois Young

Lois Young

Vicki Thompson

Lelia Goldoni

Lelia Goldoni

Virginia Keller

Douglas Barr

Douglas Barr

Tony Ross

Maida Severn

Maida Severn

Solvang Lady

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Danny Steinmann disowned the film and used the pseudonym Peter Foale; he later directed Friday the 13th Part V.

Cultural

Barbara Bach was fresh off marrying Ringo Starr when she took this role, making her basement imprisonment extra surreal in context.

YouTube

The Unseen • 1980 • Theatrical Trailer 1

The Unseen • 1980 • Theatrical Trailer 1

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