Of Unknown Origin (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Of Unknown Origin is a horror film directed by George P. Cosmatos, running about 88 minutes. “Two forces have claimed the house. Only one will survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who recently completed rebuilding a townhouse becomes obsessed with a rat infestation until it becomes an interspecies duel.
Who’s in it. Of Unknown Origin stars Peter Weller as Bart Hughes, Shannon Tweed as Meg Hughes, Maury Chaykin as Dan Errol and Jennifer Dale as Lorrie Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Of Unknown Origin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Of Unknown Origin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Of Unknown Origin tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Of Unknown Origin (1983)?
- In US, Of Unknown Origin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Of Unknown Origin worth watching?
- Of Unknown Origin holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Of Unknown Origin?
- Of Unknown Origin stars Peter Weller, Shannon Tweed, Maury Chaykin, Jennifer Dale and Lawrence Dane.
- When was Of Unknown Origin released?
- Of Unknown Origin was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.