Does the concept of the uncanny require the privileging of castration anxiety, as Freud’s account seems to imply?

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In his essay on the “Uncanny,” Freud is struck by the fact that, in German, the word for the uncanny (das Unheimliche) seems to contain two opposite meanings –both “familiar” and “hidden” (in the sense of mysterious and even dangerous). He sees in this ambiguity not simply a peculiarity of the German language, but rather an expression of a universal experience of uneasiness and anxiety. Does the concept of the uncanny require the privileging of castration anxiety, as Freud’s account seems to imply?
Context:
This is a not a research essay, but an exercise in close reading and critical reflection. The point is to engage closely with Freud’s text and to think about its implications. You are expected only to engage with the material assigned. (You are of course free to consult secondary literature if this helps stimulate your own thinking, but be careful not to let this get in the way of grappling with the primary texts or thinking for yourself. Beware of even involuntary plagiarism: any sources you use)
Objective:
-to demonstrate an attentive grasp of the actual details of Freud’s texts. This means rereading the text several times both for thematic content and for its specific nuances of argument and expression;
-to explore the issues raised in the texts in a thoughtful manner, presenting critical arguments that take seriously the challenge of the text while probing its assumptions, difficulties, internal tensions, and possible limitations;