The Uncanny * (1977, Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Joan Greenwood, Susan Penhaligon, Samantha Eggar, John Vernon) – Classic Movie Review 5856

Peter Cushing, starring as horror writer Wilbur Gray, and Ray Milland, as Frank Richards, link three rather timid terror tales that spring from the idea that cats are diabolic animals that are in control of our lives and destinies. ‘A trilogy of feline terror!’ is promised but not delivered.

Despite an auspicious cast, director Denis Héroux delivers an uncannily poor 1977 horror film that is about as scary as a kitten playing with a ball of wool. The screenplay is written by Michel Parry.

Also in that nice old cast are Susan Penhaligon, Joan Greenwood, Simon Williams, Roland Culver, Alexandra Stewart, Donald Pleasence, Samantha Eggar, John Vernon, Donald Pilon, Chloe Franks, Karina Holden, Renée Girard and Catherine Bégin.

Greenwood stars as Miss Malkin in segment London 1912, Alexandra Stewart stars as Mrs Blake in segment Quebec Province 1975, and Donald Pleasence stars as Valentine De’ath in segment Hollywood 1936.

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