Unseen (2017)
Release Year: 2017
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: The Unseen
Director: Gary Sinyor
Writer: Gary Sinyor
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Gary Sinyor, Flossie Catling
Companies: Magnet Films
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: death of a child, independent film, loss and grief
Story
After losing their son in a tragic accident, Gemma and Will begin to experience supernatural phenomena while vacationing at an acquaintance's remote cottage in the Lake District. Gemma suffers from auditory hallucinations and loses her vision due to panic attacks, while Will hears his son's voice calling out to him. They attempt to cope with their grief and escape their worries by accepting their new friend Paul's invitation to stay at his country getaway. As Gemma seeks help from Paul to control her panic attacks, Will becomes convinced of his son's continued presence and returns home. Left alone with Paul, Gemma must navigate her complex emotions and the descent into violence that ensues.
Summary
'Unseen' (2017), directed by Gary Sinyor, is a British psychological horror-thriller that explores the themes of loss, grief, and the fragility of the human condition. The film follows Gemma and Will, a perfect couple whose lives are devastated by the tragic death of their son. As they struggle to cope with their unimaginable loss, they begin to experience supernatural phenomena that blur the line between reality and illusion. The story unfolds in the isolated setting of the Lake District, where the couple seeks refuge at the remote cottage of a new acquaintance, Paul. 'Unseen' combines elements of drama, horror, mystery, and thriller, resulting in a tense and emotionally charged exploration of love, grief, and the dark places that the human mind can go when pushed to its limits.
