The Unknown (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, The Unknown is a horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Gerd Oswald, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. After two women poison to death the blackmailer who has been tormenting them, they wind up at the house of a blind man whose eccentric guest believes he has built a working time machine. Soon, the blackmailer is back to torment them all.
Who’s in it. The Unknown stars Vera Miles as Kassia Paine, Barbara Rush as Leonora Edmond, David McCallum as Tone Hobart and Cedric Hardwicke as Colas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Unknown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unknown tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unknown (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unknown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unknown worth watching?
- The Unknown holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unknown?
- The Unknown stars Vera Miles, Barbara Rush, David McCallum, Cedric Hardwicke and Scott Marlowe.
- When was The Unknown released?
- The Unknown was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.