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The Uncanny

The Uncanny

They prowl by night...lusting for human flesh!

19775.91h 29m

Overview

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.

Directed by Denis Héroux
Written by Michel Parry
Produced by Milton Subotsky, René Dupont, Claude Héroux
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Top Cast

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Wilbur Gray (segment "Montreal 1977")

Ray Milland

Ray Milland

Frank Richards (segment "Montreal 1977")

Susan Penhaligon

Susan Penhaligon

Janet (segment "London 1912")

Joan Greenwood

Joan Greenwood

Miss Malkin (segment "London 1912")

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Wallace (segment "London 1912")

Simon Williams

Simon Williams

Michael (segment "London 1912")

Alexandra Stewart

Alexandra Stewart

Mrs. Joan Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Donald Pilon

Donald Pilon

Mr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Chloe Franks

Chloe Franks

Angela Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

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Katrina Holden Bronson

Lucy (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Themes & Keywords

cat

About The Uncanny

The Uncanny is a horror film released in 1977 exploring themes of cat. Directed by Denis Héroux, it stars Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Susan Penhaligon. 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.

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