Three tales of feline vengeance challenge the line between housecat and horror.
THE UNCANNY
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.
Quick Answer
The Uncanny is a 1977 Canada-United Kingdom horror film directed by Denis Héroux about a writer who tries to prove that cats are supernatural and deadly through three eerie stories.
Programmer's Pick
If you’ve ever suspected your tabby was plotting against you, The Uncanny gives you three reasons to trust your instincts. Peter Cushing anchors this anthology with a straight-faced paranoia that’s both campy and compelling. Felines have never been more menacing—or more vindictive.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Denis Héroux
- Writer
- Michel Parry
- Release
- 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Artigli, Brrr..., Las garras del infierno, Trama Sinistra, Жуткие создания
Why This Matters
This British-Canadian anthology horror features a cast of genre veterans and is notable for its close association with Amicus Productions through co-producer Milton Subotsky, despite being distributed by The Rank Organisation rather than Amicus itself.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Three separate stories showcase cats as agents of supernatural retribution across different eras and settings.
Genre icons Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, and Donald Pleasence all feature, lending gravitas to the anthology’s eerie tales.
The film leans into the fear of cats, presenting them as supernatural and vengeful forces rather than cuddly companions.
With segments set in Canada and a Canadian co-production pedigree, it’s a notable entry in the Canuxploitation tradition.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Humans wronging or endangering cats or their companions
Supernatural and vengeful cats
Cats taking deadly or supernatural revenge on humans
London, Quebec, Hollywood across three eras
Questions from the Vault
When was The Uncanny released? +
The Uncanny was released in 1977.
Who directed The Uncanny? +
The Uncanny was directed by Denis Héroux.
How long is The Uncanny? +
The Uncanny has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is The Uncanny? +
The Uncanny is a horror film.
Where can I watch The Uncanny? +
The Uncanny is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How do cats enact revenge in The Uncanny? +
In each story, cats take direct supernatural or physical action against those who wrong them or their owners, acting as agents of vengeance.
