
Of Unknown Origin
Two forces have claimed the house. Only one will survive.
Directed by George P. Cosmatos
Produced by Canadian Film Development Corporation, Les Productions Mutuelles Ltée
A tense creature-horror film about a man's escalating obsession with eliminating a giant rat from his newly renovated home, blending domestic invasion anxiety with primal survival instinct.
A man who recently completed rebuilding a townhouse becomes obsessed with a rat infestation until it becomes an interspecies duel.
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Questions people ask
Does Of Unknown Origin end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Of Unknown Origin scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Of Unknown Origin easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Of Unknown Origin violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Of Unknown Origin sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Of Unknown Origin
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Same Mood as Of Unknown Origin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Of Unknown Origin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Of Unknown Origin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Of Unknown Origin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































