Unwelcome (2023) is a chilling thriller that delves into the dark recesses of human nature and the terrors lurking beneath the surface of rural life. Directed by Jon Wright, this film blends elements of horror and folklore to create a gripping narrative full of suspense, dread, and unexpected twists.

Set in the eerie countryside of Ireland, the story follows Maya (Hannah John-Kamen) and her husband Jamie (Douglas Booth), who decide to move to a remote house after a traumatic event. Seeking refuge from their past, they find themselves entangled in the mysterious world of their new neighbors. These seemingly friendly but unsettling rural folk invite them into their home, only for the couple to discover that their welcome is far from warm.

As the couple begins to settle in, they are confronted with disturbing events, and the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur. The ancient folklore of the region comes alive, and the couple is drawn into a dark, supernatural mystery where vengeance and the past’s secrets are brought to the surface. Maya must face her deepest fears, navigating a tense and hostile environment where the concept of ‘home’ turns into a suffocating trap.

With eerie atmospheric tension and a relentless pace, Unwelcome explores themes of survival, the consequences of past trauma, and the horrors that unfold when you are forced to confront an uncomfortable truth. The film is a modern take on the classic haunted house narrative, infused with Irish folklore and a primal fear of the unknown.