The Shadow of the Cat (1961)

The Shadow of the Cat (1961)

Directed by: John Gilling This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A cat named Tabitha witnesses the murder of her mistress and makes sure the woman’s killers are duly punished. Featured Feline: The film begins with Tabitha listening to her […]

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

Directed by: Terence Fisher Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) tries to save the life of Sir Henry (Christopher Lee) who is threatened by the Baskerville family curse. Purr Blur: In one scene Sir Henry calls upon a man named Stapleton. As he approaches the door, a white cat with black markings is sitting nearby. The […]

O.K. Nerone (1951)

O.K. Nerone (1951)

English Title: O.K. Nero Directed by: Mario Soldati This review contains an Implied Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two American sailors named Fiorello (Walter Chiari) and Jimmy (Carlo Campanini) get hit on the head outside the Colosseum and wake up in the […]

Archie Bunker’s Place – “Gloria: The First Day”

Archie Bunker’s Place – “Gloria: The First Day”

Date Created: 1982 Directed by: Paul Bogart Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Gloria (Sally Struthers) leaves home with her son Joey (Christian Jacobs) and starts a career as a veterinary assistant to Dr. Adams (Burgess Meredith). Featured Feline: This unaired episode was the original pilot for […]

If Anything Happens I Love You (2020)

If Anything Happens I Love You (2020)

Directed by: Michael Govier, Will McCormack Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Oscar nominated animated short about a married couple who are torn apart after an unspeakable tragedy. Cartoon Cat: The couple are left heartbroken and disconnected after the death of their teenage daughter. The family […]

Water (1985)

Water (1985)

Directed by: Dick Clement Synopsis: The quiet, unassuming Caribbean island of Cascara becomes the focus of the world when an American film crew accidentally discovers a spring of Perrier water. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The island prepares for a visit from the British government and two men uncover Baxter’s (Michael Caine) old official car. As […]

The Unsung Stars of Henrietta

The Unsung Stars of Henrietta

If you are fortunate enough to have watched the sadly overlooked Malpaso film The Stars Fell on Henrietta, you were treated to some wonderful performances by actors Robert Duvall and Aiden Quinn as well as actress Frances Fisher. But the performance that probably grabbed your attention the most was that of a leading cat named […]

The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995)

The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995)

Starring: Percy, Slick, Holly Directed by: James Keach Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mr. Cox (Robert Duvall) is a wildcatter roaming the Depression-era Midwest searching for oil. Featured Feline: Mr. Cox’s traveling companion is a brown tabby cat named Matilda. She is riding with him […]

What’s Up Superdoc! (1978)

What’s Up Superdoc! (1978)

Directed by: Derek Ford Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. Todd (Christopher Mitchell) becomes a renowned sperm donor when it is discovered that he has fathered 837 brilliant sons through his donations. Purr Blur: Dr. Todd is jogging through a park when he comes across […]

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981)

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981)

Directed by: Val Guest Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Det. Davies (Bernard Cribbs) takes on the cold case of a missing young girl which leads down unexpected roads. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Davies visits Ena Lind (Maureen Lipman), a school friend of the missing girl. […]