‘The Uninvited’ fails to impress

By HEATHER SKRIP

“I love you, I have a condom.”

Wait, these are the opening words for the new horror film, “The Uninvited,” and not some teen chick flick? After a first line like that, this “scary” movie has a lot to make up for.

“The Uninvited” stars some not-so-famous cast members like “Lemony Snicket’s” Emily Browning, who stars as Anna, and Rachel McAdams look-alike Elizabeth Banks, who plays Rachel.

The trailers tell the story of a girl who is determined to prove to her father that his new girlfriend killed her mom. A mysterious fire and gory, dead hands mislead viewers into thinking that this film might have a startling storyline. Unfortunately, the trailer sums up nearly the entire story.

Without ruining the already-meager plot, the twists and turns of this film have been done before.

Unlike its competitors, after figuring out the “trick” part of this clichéd film, gaps in the story are still only gaps.

Although the horror movie is not very scary, it deserves props for the creepy effects. Although they aren’t of the best quality, they are sure to disturb the audience. The scare tactics are not the cheap ones that overwhelm today’s horror movies, however, they still aren’t that scary.

“The Uninvited” hardly deserves to be placed in the horror genre; instead, it should find a place as a thriller.

The PG-13 rating also puts a damper on the level of horror. Had this film been R-rated, the story could’ve been more twisted with more thrills.

If you’re a person who normally doesn’t watch scary movies, instead of receiving a legitimate scare, you’ll be left feeling disturbed.

“The Uninvited” is a corny movie that should only be viewed by young teenagers looking for a thrill. The scares are few and far between, but the disturbing images keep the audience enthralled.