Review of The Unseen

Gail Russell was miscast in this role. She was surrounded by A list actors, but simply was the wrong casting choice. Her almost perpetually upturned eyebrows ( at the center) expressed a frightened,sad,victim demeanor. Even though at times she had to be brave...even stupidly so...which stood out in sharp contrast to her perpetual "pity me" facial expression. In the next decade this type of female character became extremely popular , especially on TV. The type seemed to be a favorite of male writers, and casting directors. In the 50s it was also required that she be able to scream hysterically , cry on cue and to be utterly helpless. Aaargh! ( Also all of them ( including Gail) "ran like girls"...with feet and arms flailing...and in high heels). I don't blame the women so much as the male directors and producers etc. Who were obsessed with the " helpless female" archetype.

Also I disliked the writers interpretation of the original Hugh Walpole story. There are other , better movie-versions that stay truer to the original supernatural story.