The Uncanny(1977)
They prowl by night...lusting for human flesh!
The Uncanny Synopsis
Wilbur Gray, a horror writer, has stumbled upon a terrible secret, that cats are supernatural creatures who really call the shots. In a desperate attempt to get others to believe him, Wilbur spews three tales of feline horror.
The Uncanny (1977) is a horror film directed by Denis Héroux, released on August 24, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Susan Penhaligon and Joan Greenwood. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Denis Héroux
- Writers:
- Michel Parry
- Producers:
- Milton Subotsky, René Dupont, Claude Héroux
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Waxman
- Composer:
- Wilfred Josephs
- Production:
- Cinévidéo, The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Uncanny (1977) Trailer
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The Uncanny Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Cushing
as Wilbur Gray (segment "Montreal 1977")
Ray Milland
as Frank Richards (segment "Montreal 1977")
Susan Penhaligon
as Janet (segment "London 1912")
Joan Greenwood
as Miss Malkin (segment "London 1912")
Roland Culver
as Wallace (segment "London 1912")
Simon Williams
as Michael (segment "London 1912")
Alexandra Stewart
as Mrs. Joan Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
Donald Pilon
as Mr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
Chloe Franks
as Angela Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Katrina Holden Bronson
Katrina Holden Bronson
as Lucy (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Renée Girard
Renée Girard
as Mrs. Maitland (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
Donald Pleasence
as Valentine De'ath (segment "Hollywood 1936")
Key crew
Directed by Denis Héroux, written by Michel Parry, produced by Milton Subotsky, René Dupont and Claude Héroux.
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The Uncanny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 69 ratings.
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The Uncanny – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Uncanny online?
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The Uncanny (1977) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Chilling and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Uncanny?
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The main cast of The Uncanny (1977) includes Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Susan Penhaligon, Joan Greenwood and Roland Culver. The film was directed by Denis Héroux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Uncanny released?
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The Uncanny was released on August 24, 1977 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Uncanny worth watching?
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The Uncanny (1977) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Uncanny?
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Yes. The official The Uncanny trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.