The Unnamable
1988, English. Directed by Jean-Paul Ouellette.
There are things on God's Earth that we can't explain and we can't describe.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Unnamable is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Paul OuelletteDirector
- Charles KlausmeyerHoward Damon
- Mark Kinsey StephensonRandolph Carter
- Alexandra DurrellTanya Heller
- Laura AlbertWendy Barnes
- Eben HamBruce Weeks
- Blane WheatleyJohn Babcock
- Mark ParraJoel Manton
- Delbert SpainJoshua Winthrop
- Colin CoxMr. Craft
- Paul FarmerMortician
- Paul PajorGravedigger 1
- Marcel LussierGravedigger 2
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jean-Paul Ouellette
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The Unnamable: quick answers
What comes after The Unnamable?
Next in the series: The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter (1992).
Is The Unnamable worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.6/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Unnamable?
The Unnamable runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Unnamable have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Unnamable. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Unnamable parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Unnamable is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Unnamable on?
The Unnamable is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unnamable?
If you liked The Unnamable, try Prince of Darkness, The Dunwich Horror, The Dead Pit.
Who directed The Unnamable?
The Unnamable (1988) was directed by Jean-Paul Ouellette and stars Charles Klausmeyer, Mark Kinsey Stephenson, Alexandra Durrell.