The Unseen (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2017, The Unseen is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Gary Sinyor, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Gemma and Will are shattered when their son dies in an accident. Gemma blames herself and starts to have panic attacks that affect her eyesight - and the audience's point of view. Will, tormented, believes he is hearing his son's voice calling out to him. To escape their grief, Gemma suggests they take up Paul's offer to stay at his Lake District country getaway. Gemma's, helped by ex-pharmacist Paul, tries to stop her panic attacks with medication. Will, unable to hear to his son in his bedroom back home, antagonizes Paul and suddenly goes home. Gemma is now reliant on Paul who appears to be developing genuine feelings for her welfare. Love, grief, and the frailty of the human condition are all brought to the fore as Gemma Will and Paul are caught up in a descent into violence, both psychological and ultimately physical.
Who’s in it. The Unseen stars Jasmine Hyde as Gemma Shields, Richard Flood as Will Shields and Simon Cotton as Paul Deitch.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Unseen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unseen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unseen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unseen (2017)?
- In GB, The Unseen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unseen worth watching?
- The Unseen holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unseen?
- The Unseen stars Jasmine Hyde, Richard Flood and Simon Cotton.
- When was The Unseen released?
- The Unseen was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.