Movie
The Uncanny
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1977-08-24
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Genres
- Horror
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Cinévidéo, The Rank Organisation
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
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 as Lucy (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Renée Girard as Mrs. Maitland (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Donald Pleasence as Valentine De'ath (segment "Hollywood 1936")
Crew
- Denis Héroux - Director
- Michel Parry - Screenplay
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