Unseen (film)

Unseen is a 2023 American horror thriller film directed by Yoko Okumura in her directorial debut and written by Salvatore Cardoni and Brian Rawlins. The film stars Midori Francis, Jolene Purdy and Missi Pyle. Jason Blum serves as an executive producer through his Blumhouse Television banner.

Unseen
Release poster
Directed byYoko Okumura
Written by
  • Salvatore Cardoni
  • Brian Rawlins
Produced by
  • Paige Pemberton
  • Paul Uddo
Starring
CinematographyFederico Verardi
Edited byMichael Block
Music byTangelene Bolton
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Home Entertainment
Release date
  • March 7, 2023 (2023-03-07)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was released digitally on March 7, 2023 by MGM+ and Paramount Home Entertainment and will stream on MGM+ on May 19, 2023.

Plot

Gas station clerk Sam receives a call from Emily, a nearly blind woman who is running from her murderous ex in the woods. Emily must survive the ordeal with Sam being her eyes from afar using a video call.[1]

Cast

Production

In March 2022, Unseen was announced as part of Blumhouse Television and Epix's TV film deal, with Yoko Okumura directing with Salvatore Cardoni and Brian Rawlins writing the screenplay and Midori Francis, Jolene Purdy and Michael Patrick Lane starring in the film. Jason Blum serves as an executive producer through his Blumhouse Television banner.[2]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in January 2022 in New Orleans.[3]

Release

The film was released on March 7, 2023 by MGM+ and Paramount Home Entertainment and will stream on MGM+ on May 19, 2023.[1]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.1/10.[4]

References
  1. Villei, Matt (February 9, 2023). "'Unseen' Trailer Sets Its Sights on a Larger-Than-Life Thriller [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  2. Rosario, Alexandra Del (January 20, 2022). "Epix & Blumhouse Casts Jolene Purdy & Midori Francis For TV Movie Thriller 'Unseen'; Yoko Okumura To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  3. "Unseen Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. December 6, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  4. "Unseen (2023)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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