The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)

Directed by: Charles B. Pierce Synopsis: Loosely based on true events. A hooded killer terrorizes the town of Texarkana, Arkansas, in 1946 Purr Blur: In one scene the police rush to an alley at nighttime where a woman is screaming about seeing something in the bushes. A moment later a trash can falls over and […]

The First Power (1990)

The First Power (1990)

Directed by: Robert Resnikoff Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: L.A. police detective Russell Logan (Lou Diamond Phillips) reluctantly teams with psychic Tess Seaton (Tracy Griffith) to try to capture a serial killer who appears to be able to defy death. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Russell […]

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989)

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989)

Directed by: David Irving Synopsis: The Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers are back (kind of) in this horror sequel. Purr Blur: While searching a facility for Bud, a reanimated corpse, the security team led by Colonel Masters (Robert Vaughn) zero in on a closet. Upon opening the door, a spring-loaded black cat leaps out (or is […]

Strange Bargain (1949)

Strange Bargain (1949)

Directed by: Will Price Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Sam Wilson (Jeffrey Lynn) is a struggling working man whose boss asks for help in a suicide for insurance money scheme. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): After coming home from his boss’ house with blood on his […]

Paris by Night (1988)

Paris by Night (1988)

Directed by: David Hare Synopsis: Clara Paige (Charlotte Rampling), a Parliament member, has her world disrupted by a murder during a trip to Paris. Purr Blur: As Clara is walking down a dark Paris street, she is startled by a Spring-Loaded black cat which runs out from a doorway in front of her. Final Mewsings: […]

Cult of the Cobra (1955)

Cult of the Cobra (1955)

Directed by: Francis D. Lyon Synopsis: American G.I.s sneak into a secret snake woman ritual and are hunted down afterwards by one of the snake women. Purr Blur: The snake woman in question, Lisa (Faith Domergue), is walking down the street when a cat screeches at her. Actually the cat seems to be panting from […]

Ten Seconds to Hell (1959)

Ten Seconds to Hell (1959)

Directed by: Robert Aldrich Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: At the end of World War II, six German soldiers are employed to defuse undetonated Allied bombs in Berlin. Kitty Cameo: Eric Koertner (Jack Palance) is in the process of defusing a very dangerous bomb. He […]

The Stepfather (2009)

The Stepfather (2009)

Directed by: Nelson McCormick Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A remake of the 1987 horror film finds a seemingly mild-mannered David Harris (Dylan Walsh) moving in with Susan Harding (Sela Ward) and her kids who don’t realize he has a murderous past. Cat Burglars (Scene […]

Antropophagus (1980)

Antropophagus (1980)

Also Known As: Anthropophagus: The Grim Reaper; The Savage Island Directed by: Joe D’Amato Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of friends and a woman named Julie (Tisa Farrow) they pick up along the way find themselves stalked by a cannibalistic killer on an […]

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 […]