The Unseen (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1980, The Unseen is a horror film directed by Danny Steinmann, running about 94 minutes. “The Ultimate Hidden Terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trio of female reporters find themselves staying overnight in a house occupied by a hostile being lurking in the basement
Who’s in it. The Unseen stars Barbara Bach as Jennifer Fast, Stephen Furst as 'Junior' Keller (The Unseen), Sydney Lassick as Ernest Keller and Karen Lamm as Karen Fast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Unseen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. 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 Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unseen (1980)?
- In CA, The Unseen is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. 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 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unseen?
- The Unseen stars Barbara Bach, Stephen Furst, Sydney Lassick, Karen Lamm and Lois Young.
- When was The Unseen released?
- The Unseen was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.