The Uncanny

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.

Cast

Peter Cushing

as Wilbur Gray (segment "Montreal 1977")

Ray Milland

as Frank Richards (segment "Montreal 1977")

Susan Penhaligon

as Janet (segment "London 1912")

Joan Greenwood

as Miss Malkin (segment "London 1912")

Roland Culver

as Wallace (segment "London 1912")

Simon Williams

as Michael (segment "London 1912")

Alexandra Stewart

as Mrs. Joan Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Donald Pilon

as Mr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Chloe Franks

as Angela Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

Katrina Holden Bronson

as Lucy (segment "Quebec Province 1975")

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