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The Uncanny

1977·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes17%23%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeNight Flight+ScreamboxFlixFlingPlex

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The Uncanny fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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

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.
Anthology HorrorFeline RevengeSupernatural TalesCampy HorrorBritish HorrorCat-Centric70s HorrorEpisodic StructureOccult Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Denis Héroux, Georgiana Hamilton, Jack Causey
Written by:
Michel Parry
Produced by:
Milton Subotsky, Claude Héroux, Richard R. St. Johns
Composed by:
Philip Martell, Wilfred Josephs, Gordon K. McCallum

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Uncanny

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Uncanny legally?

Fandango at Home FreeNight Flight+ScreamboxFlixFlingPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeCineverse

The Uncanny is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, FlixFling, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Uncanny worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Uncanny rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Uncanny?

1 h 29 min

The Uncanny runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Uncanny?

Critics17
Audiences41

Not quite. Audiences rate The Uncanny higher (41) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Uncanny in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Uncanny?

10ATAUCACHDEESGBIEMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Uncanny in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Uncanny use?

All Witches Have CatsAsshole VictimAttack of the Killer WhateverBad People Abuse AnimalsBook BurningThe Cat Came BackTerrifying Pet Store RatGiant Foot of StompingIncredible Shrinking ManRitual MagicStaircase TumbleIronic Nameand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Uncanny, including All Witches Have Cats, Asshole Victim, Attack of the Killer Whatever.