One Hour Photo (2002)

One Hour Photo (2002)

Directed by: Mark Romanek Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mild mannered one hour photo developer Sy Parrish (Robin Williams) becomes increasingly obsessed with the lives of the Yorkin family who are regular customers. Purr Blurs: Sy narrates the film and talks about some of his […]

Malice (1993)

Malice (1993)

Directed by: Harold Becker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Happily married couple Andy (Bill Pullman) and Tracy Safien (Nicole Kidman) take Dr. Jed Hill (Alec Baldwin) in as a border while a killer stalks the college campus where Andy works. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning […]

Will the Real Tabitha Please Stand Up?

Will the Real Tabitha Please Stand Up?

Behind the Scenes of The Shadow of the Cat Movies with Featured Felines are obviously some of our favorites. We love it when cats get more screen time (although to be honest, even the most cat-centric film usually only includes so many minutes of actual cat-on-screen time). Unfortunately the more a cat is scripted to […]

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 […]

The Courtyard (1995)

The Courtyard (1995)

Directed by: Fred Walton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A New York architect named Jonathan (Andrew McCarthy) moves into an apartment building in Los Angeles and almost immediately gets caught up in a murder mystery. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Jonathan owns an orange tom cat […]

Mélodie en sous-sol (1963)

Mélodie en sous-sol (1963)

English Title: Any Number Can Win Directed by: Henri Verneuil Synopsis: An ex-con named Charles (Jean Gabin) plans a big casino heist and recruits Francis Verlot (Alain Delon), a young thief eager to learn the ropes. Purr Blur: During the heist, Francis is startled while climbing a ladder by the sound of a cat crying […]

The January Man (1989)

The January Man (1989)

Directed by: Pat O’Connor Not Safe Fur Work! This review contains some nude imagery. Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Unconventional police officer Nick Starkey (Kevin Kline) is reinstated on the force to catch a serial killer. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Nick’s neighbor and friend Ed […]

Ghosts Can’t Do It (1989)

Ghosts Can’t Do It (1989)

Directed by: John Derek Synopsis: An elderly man named Scott (Anthony Quinn) dies and as a ghost encourages his young wife Katie (Bo Derek) to continue his business dealings and commit a murder. Kitty Cameo: After Scott’s funeral, Katie is lying on her bed with a longhair Himalayan cat. She reacts when Scott starts talking […]

Murder, She Wrote – “The Perfect Foil”

Murder, She Wrote – “The Perfect Foil”

Original Air Date: April 13, 1986 Directed by: Walter Grauman Synopsis: Jessica (Angela Lansbury) comes to the aid of her distant cousin Calhoun Fletcher (Peter Bonerz) when he is accused of murder. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode Jessica receives a phone call from her Aunt Mildred (Penny Singleton) who is calling to […]