Faster, Pussycat. Kill! Kill! (1965)

Faster, Pussycat. Kill! Kill! (1965)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Russ Meyer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Three wild go-go dancers, Varla (Tura Satana), Rosie (Haji) and Billie (Lori Williams), out seeking thrills in the desert, encounter a young couple, Tommy and Linda, and after killing Tommy (Ray Barlow), they […]

The Girl in the News (1940)

The Girl in the News (1940)

by Ted Davis Directed by: Carol Reed Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Responsible and compassionate Nurse Anne Graham (Margaret Lockwood) is wrongfully accused and tried for murdering invalid patient Miss Blakey (Irene Handl), but is acquitted of the charges, mainly through the efforts of her […]

The One Thing (1982)

The One Thing (1982)

Music Artist: INXS Directed by: Soren Jensen Synopsis: A music video for the Australian band features a crazy feast. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The band is sitting at a table with some beautiful women, all of whom are feasting on a huge meal of figs, bread and turkey. Also on the table are several cats […]

Sledge Hammer! – “Witless”

Sledge Hammer! – “Witless”

by Ted Davis Original Air Date: October 3, 1986 Directed by: Jackie Cooper This review contains Cartoonish Kitty Carnage Warnings! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: When irritated mob boss Don Phillip Souza (Al Ruscio) places a million dollar bounty on gun-loving, criminal-hating police detective Sledge Hammer […]

Matlock – “Santa Claus”

Matlock – “Santa Claus”

by Ted Davis Original Air Date: December 9, 1986 Directed by: Daniel Haller Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Santa Claus in the person of down-on-his-luck Korea war veteran Tom McCabe (Pat Hingle) is arrested for murdering slimy slumlord Alan Rollins (Linden Chiles). Wily and folksy Ben […]

I Believe in You (1952)

I Believe in You (1952)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Michael Relph and Basil Dearden Synopsis: Retired Colonial Serviceman Henry Phipps (Cecil Parker) takes a job as a probation officer in a run-down London borough and finds it more of a challenge than he imagined. Purr Blur: As Phipps gets to know the neighbourhood where he will be working he […]

House of Numbers (1957)

House of Numbers (1957)

by Brian H Directed by: Russell Rouse Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Arnie Judlow (Jack Palance) is an inmate at California’s San Quentin prison. Arnie arranges with his honest brother Bill (also Jack Palance but not a twin) to escape by having Bill sneak into […]

Hale & Pace – “Series 1, Episode 1”

Hale & Pace – “Series 1, Episode 1”

by Mark Murton Original Air Date: October 2, 1988 Directed by: Vic Finch This review contains a comedic Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this episode / sketch. We strongly suggest watching the clip before reading the review! Synopsis: Sketch-based British comedy show with recurring characters […]

Mars Needs Moms (2011)

Mars Needs Moms (2011)

Directed by: Simon Wells Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the book by Berkeley Breathed. A boy named Milo (acted by Seth Green and voiced by Seth Dusky) is frustrated with his mother (voiced by Joan Cusack) but rushes to her rescue when she […]

House of Mortal Sin (1976)

House of Mortal Sin (1976)

by Mark Murton Also Known As: The Confessional; The Confessional Murders (video title) Directed by: Pete Walker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A sexually frustrated priest, Father Xavier Meldrum (Anthony Sharp), develops an unhealthy obsession with young Jenny Welch (Susan Penhaligon) after she visits his […]