The Uncanny

The Uncanny

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

Directed by Denis Héroux

Produced by Cinévidéo, The Rank Organisation

197789 min5.8 / 10

A campy 1970s horror anthology that treats cats as sinister supernatural agents, blending genuine creepiness with B-movie absurdity and period charm.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Uncanny end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Uncanny scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Uncanny easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Uncanny sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Uncanny violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise74

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Uncanny

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Uncanny

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Uncanny, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Uncanny, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Uncanny, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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