Seventy Deadly Pills (1964)

Seventy Deadly Pills (1964)

Directed by: Pat Jackson Synopsis: The police race against time to find seventy dangerous pills which were found by a group of kids who think they are candy. Kitty Cameos: The kids, who are in a gang called The Rockets, have a secret clubhouse. A young boy named Dickie (Ronnie Johnson) discovers the hideout and […]

The Rules of the Game (1939)

The Rules of the Game (1939)

Original title: La règle du jeu Directed by: Jean Renoir This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Jean Renoir’s biting satire about class examines the interactions between the rich and their household staff Kitty Cameo: The head of the manor […]

The Golem (1920)

The Golem (1920)

Original Title: Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (The Golem, How He Came into the World) Directed by: Paul Wegener, Carl Boese Synopsis: In 16th century Prague, Rabbi Loew (Albert Steinrück) creates a golem from clay and brings him to life to help protect the Jewish people from prosecution. Kitty Cameo: After Rabbi […]

Gallant Sons (1940)

Gallant Sons (1940)

Directed by: George B. Seitz Synopsis: Best friends Johnny (Gene Reynolds) and Byron (Jackie Cooper) have fathers whose occupations are at odds, causing a riff in their friendship. Kitty Cameo: Two of the boys, Johnny (Gene Reynolds) and Beefy (William Tracy), follow a suspected bad guy into an apartment and watch him while hidden. Beefy […]

The Powers of Matthew Star – “Swords and Quests”

The Powers of Matthew Star – “Swords and Quests”

Original Air Date: April 8, 1983 Directed by: Louis Gossett Jr. Synopsis: Matthew (Peter Barton) and his friends join a role playing game without knowing the organizers have a sinister purpose. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode a teenager named Fred is walking through a dark area. He is startled by a black […]

Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)

Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)

Directed by: Jim Van Bebber Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A gang leader named Goose (Jim Van Bebber) swears vengeance when a rival gang targets his girlfriend. Kitty Cameo: Goose’s gang agrees to pull a large heist with their rival gang. After the job, the […]

Lies My Father Told Me (1975)

Lies My Father Told Me (1975)

Directed by: Ján Kadár Synopsis: David Herman (Jeff Lynas) idolizes his grandfather Zaida (Yossi Yadin) who is often at odds with David’s father Harry (Len Birman). Kitty Cameo: Zaida is a ragman who buys trash to resell and David loves to ride along with him. They visit a man who tries to get one dollar […]

Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964)

Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964)

Directed by: Herschell Gordon Lewis This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: A group of unsuspecting people are tricked into visiting a Deep South town in which a gruesome centennial celebration is about to take place. Kitty Cameo: During the opening credits, a group of boys run into frame. One of them is holding […]

Alf – “On the Road Again”

Alf – “On the Road Again”

Original Air Date: December 8, 1986 Starring: Sparks Directed by: Peter Bonerz Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A road trip with the family goes awry thanks to ALF. Kitty Cameo: At the end of the episode ALF is showing the family slides of their vacation. They […]

The Call of the Wild (1972)

The Call of the Wild (1972)

Directed by: Ken Annakin Synopsis: A German Shepherd named Buck is stolen from his home and forced into being a sled dog in the Yukon. Kitty Cameo: When Buck arrives up north a man uses an axe to open his crate and then proceeds to beat the poor dog mercilessly. To emphasize the horror of […]