One (or three) black cats make brief appearances in this episode focusing on possible witchcraft in a small English village. Review by Mark Murton.
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates – “Widdershins”
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Burke’s Law – “Who Killed My Girl?”
A black cat makes a quick cameo in the opening shot of this episode of the mystery crime series reviewed by Ted Davis.
Mr. Beamish Goes South (1953)
An adorable tuxedo kitten named Mr. Beamish helps a Scotland Yard worker solve a crime in this British B-movie short reviewed by Mark Murton and Linda Kay.
Decision to Leave (2022)
A woman feeds a tuxedo cat while being watched by a detective in this South Korean mystery reviewed by Mark Murton.
You’d Be Surprised (1926)
A black cat (played by a feline actor named Felix) seems to spread bad luck amongst partygoers on a houseboat in this silent mystery comedy reviewed by Ted Davis and Linda Kay.
Matlock – “The Dare”
by Ted Davis Original Air Date: October 27, 1994 Directed by: Leo Penn Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In this unusual episode from the 9th and last season, multi-multi-millionaire philanthropist Malcolm Engle (Terry O’Quinn) cold-bloodedly murders a close friend of deceptively homespun Ben Matlock (Andy Griffith), […]
What a Carve Up! (1961)
by Ted Davis Also Known As: No Place Like Homicide! Directed by: Pat Jackson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Scaredy-cat proofreader Ernie Broughton (Kenneth Connor) travels to Yorkshire for a nighttime reading of his uncle’s last will and testament, accompanied by his more confident and […]
Sapphire (1959)
Directed by: Basil Dearden Synopsis: British police work to solve the murder of a young woman and find that complex issues may be under the surface. Purr Blur: As Police Inspector Learoyd (Michael Craig) exits a car in one scene, what appears to be a black cat is scurrying down the sidewalk behind him. Final […]
Murder, She Wrote – “Crossed Up”
Original Air Date: February 1, 1987 Directed by: David Hemmings Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: On a stormy night, a bedridden Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) overhears a murder plot on a crossed telephone connection. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Despite Jessica’s warnings, a rich man is killed […]
Charlie Chan’s Secret (1936)
Directed by: Gordon Wiles Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) investigates the strange death of a would-be heir who disappears during an ocean voyage. Kitty Cameo: Much of the action takes place in a small, bizarre house built outside the mansion of […]