The Uncanny
Seen it?1977 | 89 min | Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
17% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Denis Héroux
- Peter CushingWilbur Gray (segment "Montreal 1977")
- Ray MillandFrank Richards (segment "Montreal 1977")
- Susan PenhaligonJanet (segment "London 1912")
- Joan GreenwoodMiss Malkin (segment "London 1912")
- Roland CulverWallace (segment "London 1912")
- Simon WilliamsMichael (segment "London 1912")
- Alexandra StewartMrs. Joan Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Donald PilonMr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Chloe FranksAngela Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Katrina Holden BronsonLucy (segment "Quebec Province 1975")