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Encounter with the Unknown

4.319721h 30mPGMovieHorrorMystery

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…

DirectorHarry Thomason
WritersJoe Glass·Jack Anderson
ProducerJoe Glass

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Cast · Directed by Harry Thomason

RSRod Serling
Rod Serling
Narrator (voice)
RG
Robert Ginnaven
Father Duane
GB
Gary Brockette
Frank Cameron
FF
Fran Franklin
Mrs. Davis
TH
Tom Haywood
Dave Terrell
JHJames N. Harrell
James N. Harrell
Brother Taylor
JC
John Cissne
Johnny Davis
MW
Mary Jane Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
LA
Lyle Armstrong
Second Priest
CR
Charles Rumph
Student
KB
Kevin Bieberly
Jess
AWAnnabelle Weenick
Annabelle Weenick
Mother

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Encounter with the Unknown — streaming FAQ

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Encounter with the Unknown is streaming on Bloodstream, PBS and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Encounter with the Unknown on Netflix?

No, Encounter with the Unknown is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Bloodstream and PBS.

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Encounter with the Unknown isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Encounter with the Unknown is available to stream free (with ads) on PBS and Fawesome in United States.