The Unwanted2014

Horror Vault's take

Rooted in Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's landmark Gothic novella, this quiet Southern-tinged horror follows a young woman named Carmilla as she returns to the rural community where her mother vanished — a place that doesn't welcome questions. She finds an unlikely ally and romantic connection in a troubled local girl, but their bond draws dangerous attention from a controlling father who guards the town's darkest secrets. The film trades shock value for mounting dread, letting atmosphere and character do the heavy lifting.

Content: Domestic Abuse Themes, Emotional Manipulation, Some Violence