Encounter with the Unknown (1972)
An incredible journey into the supernatural.
Three eerie tales based on actual events are enacted in this film. First, three college students play a prank on a geeky classmate, who is accidentally shot and killed. His vengeful mother forecasts the deaths of the three young men she holds responsible, on 7, 14, and 21 days hence. And, one by one, her grim predictions come true. Next, a ghoulish sound emanates from a mist-shrouded hole in the Earth near where a Missouri boy has lost his dog. The boy's father is lowered into the hole and lets out an agonizing scream! Finally, a senator returning home from a party finds a lost girl on a bridge and learns from her father that she died years earlier
Cast
- Rod Serling - Narrator (voice)
- Robert Ginnaven - Father Duane
- Gary Brockette - Frank Cameron
- John Leslie - Randy Powell
- Fran Franklin - Mrs. Davis
- Tom Haywood - Dave Terrell
- James N. Harrell - Brother Taylor
- John Cissne - Johnny Davis
- Mary Jane Wilson - Mrs. Wilson
- Lyle Armstrong - Second Priest
Screenplay
Themes
Horror Anthology: Short and Concentrated Terrors, Urban Legends and Mysterious Myths, Urban Legends and Superstitions, Urban Legend: The Truth Behind the Myth
Keywords
paranormal phenomena, anthology, urban legend, ghost story, horror anthology, supernatural power
Trailer
Encounter with the Unknown TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Encounter with the Unknown about?
- Three eerie tales based on actual events are enacted in this film. First, three college students play a prank on a geeky classmate, who is accidentally shot and killed. His vengeful mother forecasts the deaths of the three young men she holds responsible, on 7, 14, and 21 days hence. And, one by one, her grim predictions come true. Next, a ghoulish sound emanates from a mist-shrouded hole in the Earth near where a Missouri boy has lost his dog. The boy's father is lowered into the hole and lets out an agonizing scream! Finally, a senator returning home from a party finds a lost girl on a bridge and learns from her father that she died years earlier
- Who directed Encounter with the Unknown?
- Encounter with the Unknown was directed by Harry Thomason.
- Who stars in Encounter with the Unknown?
- Encounter with the Unknown stars Rod Serling, Robert Ginnaven, Gary Brockette, John Leslie, Fran Franklin, Tom Haywood.
- How long is Encounter with the Unknown?
- Encounter with the Unknown has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Encounter with the Unknown?
- Encounter with the Unknown is a Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was Encounter with the Unknown produced?
- Encounter with the Unknown was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Encounter with the Unknown?
- The themes of Encounter with the Unknown include: Horror Anthology: Short and Concentrated Terrors, Urban Legends and Mysterious Myths, Urban Legends and Superstitions, Urban Legend: The Truth Behind the Myth.