The House by the Cemetery (1981)

by Linda Kay

Original Title: Quella villa accanto al cimitero

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Synopsis: A couple (Catriona MacColl and Paolo Malco) and their son (Giovanni Frezza) move into a New England home where they find out all too soon that gruesome murders are taking place.

Kitty Cameo: In one shot of the house the gravestones of the cemetery are seen. Sitting on one of these graves is a black cat. This is the only time the cat appears.

The House by the Cemetery - black cat lying by gravestone near house
The House by the Cemetery - black cat lying in front of gravestone
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Final Mewsings: The cat knew it was safer in the cemetery than in the house!

Many thanks to Nick Wale and Ramsis for letting us know about the cat in this movie.

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