The Wayward Pups (1937)

The Wayward Pups (1937)

Directed by: Rudolf Ising Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A housecat (voiced by Russ Powell) is disturbed by two playful puppies and is happy when they are turned outside. But when the puppies don’t return, the cat goes looking for them. Cartoon Cat: At the […]

Box Office Draw (1945)

Box Office Draw (1945)

British Pathé Synopsis: Wonderful newsreel footage of actor James Mason and his wife Pamela Kellino at home in Hertfordshire, England. Reality Cats: James Mason is coming home from working at the studio and joins Pamela in feeding their geese. As they head out to feed the birds, they are followed by one of their cats, […]

Big Man Japan (2007)

Big Man Japan (2007)

Original Title: Dai-Nihonjin Directed by: Hitoshi Matsumoto Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This mockumentary follows Masaru Daisatô (Hitoshi Matsumoto), a middle-aged man leading a disconnected life from surrounding Tokyo, who also happens to be Big Man, the last of a long line of monster fighters. […]

Doctor Dolittle (1998)

Doctor Dolittle (1998)

Directed by: Betty Thomas Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) thinks that being able to talk to animals is a curse but eventually it turns into a blessing. Kitty Cameos: Dolittle is trying to help a sick tiger and calls a […]

American Horror Story – “Camp Redwood”

American Horror Story – “Camp Redwood”

Original Air Date: September 18, 2019 Directed by: Bradley Buecker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this episode! Synopsis: In 1984, five teenagers leave Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood, not realizing the danger that faces them. Purr Blur: A gas station attendant named Ed (Don […]

Howling VI: The Freaks (1991)

Howling VI: The Freaks (1991)

Directed by: Hope Perello This review contains severe Kitty Carnage Warnings! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mysterious carnival owner Harker (Bruce Payne) captures and displays “freaks” for his sideshow, including young werewolf Ian (Brendan Hughes). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): One of the freaks Harker displays […]

Charlie’s Angels – “To Kill an Angel”

Charlie’s Angels – “To Kill an Angel”

Original Air Date: November 10, 1976 Directed by: Phil Bondelli Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Kelly (Jaclyn Smith) is accidentally shot by an autistic boy named Skip (Dennis Dimster) who runs away, not realizing that killers are after him as a witness to another crime. Cat […]

The Freak Brothers – “Are You Ready for an Edible?” (2020)

The Freak Brothers – “Are You Ready for an Edible?” (2020)

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A series of animated shorts promoting the new series based on the underground classic comic The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers by Gilbert Shelton. Cartoon Cat: In the series the Freak Brothers, Freewheelin’ Franklin Freek (voiced by Woody Harrelson), Phineas T. […]

Chino’s Tale (1978)

Chino’s Tale (1978)

Directed by: Robert Deubel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on a short story by Mary Stolz. An elderly woman named Miss Mixter (Geraldine Page) raises an abandoned kitten and then supports him when he faces challenges as an older cat. Featured Feline: The cat, […]

Stitches (2012)

Stitches (2012)

Directed by: Conor McMahon This review contains a severe Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Stiches the Clown (Ross Noble) dies in a freak accident during a children’s party and returns six years later to seek revenge on the now-teenagers. Cat Burglar (Scene […]