Death Screams (1982)

by Mark Murton

Directed by: David Nelson

Also Known As: House of Death

Synopsis: In this rightfully obscure, incoherent and leaden-paced slasher the usual bunch of suspiciously mature looking “teens” are dispatched by a maniac with a machete.

Kitty Cameo: Waitress Ramona (Jennifer Chase) is working late at the restaurant when she receives a phone call asking for the owner, Jackson. Searching for him, Ramona opens the door to the back of the building and a Siamese cat takes the chance to dart past her as she steps outside.

Death Screams - Siamese cat running out door
Death Screams - Ramona Jennifer Chase with Siamese cat outside door

The cat settles down nearby and Ramona goes to pick him/her up.

Death Screams - Siamese cat sitting in alley as Ramona approaches
Death Screams - Ramona Jennifer Chase chasing after Siamese cat who ran outside restaurant animated gif

With the cat now in her arms, Ramona heads back inside.

Death Screams - Ramona Jennifer Chase picking up Siamese cat in alley

Just as she closes the door a machete slashes through the mesh screen behind her. Oblivious to this, Ramona drops the cat to the floor.

Death Screams - Ramona Jennifer Chase holding Siamese cat inside restaurant

Final Mewsings: When cats are so eager to leave it’s best to start questioning why.

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