The Unnamable (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1988, The Unnamable is a horror film directed by Jean-Paul Ouellette, running about 87 minutes. “There are things on God's Earth that we can't explain and we can't describe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Students from Miskatonic University decide to spend the night in the Winthrop house, a spot widely believed to have been haunted for the past 300 years, ever since Joshua Winthrop was horribly murdered and mutilated by the hideous creature born of his wife.
Who’s in it. The Unnamable stars Charles Klausmeyer as Howard Damon, Mark Kinsey Stephenson as Randolph Carter, Alexandra Durrell as Tanya Heller and Laura Albert as Wendy Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Unnamable has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unnamable page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unnamable tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unnamable (1988)?
- In US, The Unnamable is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unnamable worth watching?
- The Unnamable holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unnamable?
- The Unnamable stars Charles Klausmeyer, Mark Kinsey Stephenson, Alexandra Durrell, Laura Albert and Eben Ham.
- When was The Unnamable released?
- The Unnamable was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.