The Uncanny

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

1977 1h 29m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 69

Horror

Synopsis

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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.

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

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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")

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Denis Héroux
Writers: Michel Parry
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Denis Héroux, shot by Harry Waxman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Wilfred Josephs. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Weatherley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Peter Cushing and Ray Milland and Susan Penhaligon carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They prowl by night...lusting for human flesh!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Denis Héroux directs. Harry Waxman behind the camera. Wilfred Josephs scores. Peter Weatherley cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
249 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Denis Héroux, shot by Harry Waxman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Wilfred Josephs. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Peter Weatherley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Peter Cushing and Ray Milland and Susan Penhaligon carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "They prowl by night...lusting for human flesh!".
9IMDB entry: tt0076853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 69 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.