The Unwanted (2014): Cast & Plot
The Unwanted is a 2014 drama horror film directed by Bret Wood, starring Christen Orr as Carmilla, Kylie Brown and William Katt. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
What Is The Unwanted About?
The premise of The Unwanted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman named Carmilla arrives in a rural town to investigate her mother's mysterious disappearance years prior. She finds an unexpected ally and develops a romantic connection with a local girl struggling with her own emotional turmoil. However, their relationship stirs up conflict with the girl’s father, who seems to hold the secret Carmilla is desperately seeking. This story draws inspiration from Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s classic Gothic novella.
The Unwanted Cast & Characters
Christen Orr leads the cast as Carmilla, with Kylie Brown as Millarca Karnstein and William Katt as Troy. Directed by Bret Wood; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bret Wood
- Christen Orr as Carmilla
- Kylie Brown as Millarca Karnstein
- William Katt as Troy
- Hannah Fierman as Laura
Also Starring in The Unwanted
· 3 more- Lynn Talley Karen
- Chris Burns Keith
- Elizabeth Hunter Young Laura
More from Bret Wood
More films directed by Bret Wood, best-rated first: Psychopathia Sexualis, Those Who Deserve To Die, Kingdom of Shadows and Lon Chaney: Behind the Mask.
The Unwanted Plot Summary
What happens in The Unwanted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carmilla arrives in South Carolina to investigate a woman named Millarca. The only information she has is an address, but Troy, the owner of the house, says nobody named Millarca has ever lived there. He offers to give Carmilla a ride into town, and she later coincidentally visits a restaurant where Laura works. Curious, Laura presses for more details, and Carmilla reveals that Millarca is her mother, whom she never knew.
Full summary
The whole story of The Unwanted, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Unwanted?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the woman Carmichael (Carmilla) is sent to investigate?
Cars in The Unwanted
18 cars on screen, including the 2001 Subaru Forester and the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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2001 Subaru Forester Important role -
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Minor role -
Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1994 Ford F-Series Minor role
The Unwanted Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Carmilla” and “La Indeseada”.
- Also known as
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- Carmilla
- La Indeseada
- A nemkívánatos
- Незваная
- A Intrusa
- 不速之客
- Nezaželena
- 언 원티드: 초대받지 않은 손님
- รักซ่อนแค้น ปมอาฆาต
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The Unwanted FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Unwanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Unwanted?
The Unwanted runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Unwanted released?
The Unwanted was released on March 31, 2014.
Who directed The Unwanted?
The Unwanted was directed by Bret Wood.
More films by Bret Wood Who is in the cast of The Unwanted?
The Unwanted stars Christen Orr as Carmilla, Kylie Brown as Millarca Karnstein and William Katt as Troy, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Unwanted have a post-credit scene?
No. The Unwanted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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