The Unnamable
“There are things on God's Earth that we can't explain and we can't describe.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Unnamable (1988) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Charles Klausmeyer
Howard Damon
Mark Kinsey Stephenson
Randolph Carter
Alexandra Durrell
Tanya Heller
Laura Albert
Wendy Barnes
Eben Ham
Bruce Weeks
Blane Wheatley
John Babcock
Mark Parra
Joel Manton
Delbert Spain
Joshua Winthrop
Colin Cox
Mr. Craft
Paul Farmer
Mortician
Paul Pajor
Gravedigger 1
Marcel Lussier
Gravedigger 2
Lisa Wilson
Student 1
Nancy Kreisel
Student 2
Katrin Alexandre
Alyda (the Creature) Winthrop
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Paul Ouellette
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Paul Ouellette, H.P. Lovecraft
- Original Score
- David Bergeaud
- Original Title
- The Unnamable
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- K.P. Productions, Yankee Classic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Paul Ouellette
Jean-Paul Ouellette, H.P. Lovecraft
David Bergeaud
Tom Fraser
Wendy J. Plump
Dean Ramser, Jean-Paul Ouellette, Paul White
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Ramser
Producer
Gene Abel
Production Design
Tom Fraser
Director of Photography
David Bergeaud
Original Music Composer
Jean-Paul Ouellette
Producer
Jean-Paul Ouellette
Director
Jean-Paul Ouellette
Writer
Wendy J. Plump
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unnamable
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What is The Unnamable 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 directed The Unnamable?
The Unnamable was directed by Jean-Paul Ouellette.
Who stars in The Unnamable?
The principal cast of The Unnamable includes Charles Klausmeyer, Mark Kinsey Stephenson, Alexandra Durrell, Laura Albert, Eben Ham.
When was The Unnamable released and how long is it?
The Unnamable was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unnamable?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unnamable was composed by David Bergeaud.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unnamable?
The Unnamable holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).