The Uncanny (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, The Uncanny is a horror film directed by Denis Héroux, running about 89 minutes. “They prowl by night...lusting for human flesh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Uncanny stars Peter Cushing as Wilbur Gray, Ray Milland as Frank Richards, Joan Greenwood as Miss Malkin and Susan Penhaligon as Janet (segment 1 "London 1912"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Uncanny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Uncanny page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Uncanny tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Uncanny (1977)?
- In US, The Uncanny is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Uncanny worth watching?
- The Uncanny holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Uncanny?
- The Uncanny stars Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Joan Greenwood, Susan Penhaligon and Donald Pleasence.
- When was The Uncanny released?
- The Uncanny was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.