The Unseen(1980)
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The Unseen Synopsis
A trio of female reporters find themselves staying overnight in a house occupied by a hostile being lurking in the basement
The Unseen (1980) is a horror film directed by Danny Steinmann, released on September 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Barbara Bach, Stephen Furst, Sydney Lassick and Karen Lamm. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Danny Steinmann
- Writers:
- Kim Henkel, Danny Steinmann, Stan Winston
- Producers:
- Anthony B. Unger
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto A. Quezada
- Composer:
- Michael J. Lewis
- Production:
- Triune Films
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Unseen (1980) Trailer
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The Unseen Videos & Clips
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The Unseen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Bach
as Jennifer Fast
Stephen Furst
as 'Junior' Keller (The Unseen)
Sydney Lassick
as Ernest Keller
Karen Lamm
as Karen Fast
Lois Young
as Vicki Thompson
Lelia Goldoni
as Virginia Keller
Douglas Barr
as Tony Ross
Maida Severn
as Solvang Lady
Key crew
Directed by Danny Steinmann, written by Kim Henkel, Danny Steinmann and Stan Winston, produced by Anthony B. Unger.
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The Unseen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 66 ratings.
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The Unseen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unseen online?
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The Unseen (1980) is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Unseen?
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The main cast of The Unseen (1980) includes Barbara Bach, Stephen Furst, Sydney Lassick, Karen Lamm and Lois Young. The film was directed by Danny Steinmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unseen released?
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The Unseen was released on September 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Unseen worth watching?
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The Unseen (1980) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Unseen?
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Yes. The official The Unseen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.