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Unwelcome

By Michael Talbot-Haynes | March 24, 2023

Unwelcome also has the eye-catching casting of two supporting actors who hold a high place in the fantasy/sci-fi sphere. Meaney is a giant to sci-fi fans, thanks to Star Trek. Kristian Nairn was Hodor from Game of Thrones. He plays a key role as one of the Whelan sons. It is nice to see what these two can do in darker, unfamiliar territory.

Now, don’t get the idea that this is the elevated version of a Ghoulies movie, with wee folk all served up as a fancy gourmet white plate. Instead, Wright delivers two scoops of hard-core hobgoblin horror. Blood starts pouring, and what was subtle earlier becomes quite graphic.

“…a whole new plateau in tiny monster movies.”

Then there are the practical effects. The red caps are a whole new plateau in tiny monster movies. They look so real and yet so artificial that they generate that bygone thrill for those who grew up with the Puppet Master movies. The creatures’ stylistic cinematic ancestor seems to be the tiny troll jester in Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye. The soiled medieval outfits with ancient daggers are spiffy, the look any small monster should seek out this season.

The faerie lore adds an extra air of menace over these little boogers, as well as a spot of sophistication. The folk horror drapings hang well on what is an old-school evil little critter picture, with squeaky voices and all. Again, you will need to be patient while the atmosphere builds. Just chew on the drama and know you are in for a monstrous finale. Unwelcome will work its way into your heart, one tiny stab wound at a time.

Unwelcome (2023)

Directed: Jon Wright

Written: Mark Stay, Jon Wright

Starring: Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth, Colm Meaney, Kristian Nairn, etc.

Movie score: 8/10

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"…will work its way into your heart, one tiny stab wound at a time."

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