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Drama horror film

The Animal (1976): Cast

The Animal (1976) movie poster

The Animal is a 1976 drama horror film directed by Walter Ungerer, starring Jo Moore and Paul Ickovic. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The Animal (1976) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Walter Ungerer
Genres
Drama , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Animal About?

The premise of The Animal without spoilers.

A man encounters a woman at an isolated railroad station in northern New England during a harsh winter snowfall. They travel together to a remote farmhouse, where two mute, strange children appear at the window, only to be ushered away by an elderly woman. The cold wind howls outside, heightening the unease, and the scene feels bleak and mysterious.

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Cast & crew

The Animal Cast

Jo Moore leads the cast, with Paul Ickovic. Directed by Walter Ungerer.

From the director

More from Walter Ungerer

One more film directed by Walter Ungerer: The House Without Steps.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Animal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Animal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Animal?

The Animal runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The Animal released?

The Animal was released in 1976.

Who directed The Animal?

The Animal was directed by Walter Ungerer.

More films by Walter Ungerer

Who is in the cast of The Animal?

The Animal stars Jo Moore and Paul Ickovic.

Does The Animal have a post-credit scene?

No. The Animal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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