The Uncanny

The Uncanny

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

1977 · 89 min · ★ 5.8 · Horror

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.

Directed by Denis Héroux · Written by Michel Parry

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