Vincent (1982)

Walt Disney Productions
Narrated by:
 Vincent Price
Directed by: Tim Burton

Synopsis: A delightfully dark stop-motion animated classic from the brilliant mind of Tim Burton.  Vincent Malloy is a seven-year-old boy who likes to pretend he is Vincent Price, ultimately losing himself in his tormented, twisted daydreams.

Kitty Cameos: The film starts with a black cat appearing from behind a tree beside a wall.

Vincent Tim Burton animated short black cat title

The cat leaps to the top of the wall and follows the sound of music playing through an open window.  The cat jumps to the windowsill and them down into the room where Vincent is playing a recorder or fife.

Vincent Tim Burton animated short black cat on wall

The cat rubs up against him and Vincent picks him up as Vincent Price explains via narration how Vincent imagines himself to be Vincent Price.

Vincent Tim Burton animated short black cat and boy

Vincent Tim Burton animated short black cat and boy cuddle

Vincent undergoes a metamorphosis to look like Price.  When the cat notices he screeches, arches his back and runs away.

Vincent Tim Burton animated short black cat and boy as Vincent Price

Vincent Tim Burton animated short black cat jumps and runs

When Vincent leaves the room we see his dog, little sister and two cats sitting in the other room.

Vincent Tim Burton animated short dog sister and cats

Final Mewsings: When your imagination scares cats it’s time to fantasize about something else!


Relevant Links:

IMDb logo  tcmlogo  Amazon logo


Share this with your cat and movie loving friends!