The Uncanny

18A
1h 29m
1977
5.911 /10 (63)

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

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.

Country : Canada, United Kingdom
Genre : Horror
Languages : English
Released Date: 1977-08-24

Top Billed Cast

Peter Cushing

Wilbur Gray (segment "Montreal 1977")

Ray Milland

Frank Richards (segment "Montreal 1977")

Susan Penhaligon

Janet (segment "London 1912")

Joan Greenwood

Miss Malkin (segment "London 1912")

Roland Culver

Wallace (segment "London 1912")

Simon Williams

Michael (segment "London 1912")

Alexandra Stewart

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

Donald Pilon

Mr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Chloe Franks

Angela Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Katrina Holden Bronson

Lucy (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Renée Girard

Mrs. Maitland (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Donald Pleasence

Valentine De'ath (segment "Hollywood 1936")

Samantha Eggar

Edina Hamilton (segment "Hollywood 1936")

John Vernon

Pomeroy (segment "Hollywood 1936")

Catherine Bégin

Madeleine (segment "Hollywood 1936")

Jean LeClerc

Barrington (segment "Hollywood 1936")

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