The House That Dripped Blood (1971)

The House That Dripped Blood poster

Amicus Productions
Starring:
 Jon Pertwee, Geoffrey Bayldon
Directed by: Peter Duffell

Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: Four tales of terror are centered around a rental home in England which repeatedly sees scenes of death.

Kitty Cameo: In the fourth segment, entitled “The Cloak”, horror movie actor Paul Henderson (John Pertwee) goes to a costume shop to find a more authentic-looking vampire cloak than the one the studio has provided. The costume and prop establishment is owned by Theo Von Hartmann (Geoffrey Bayldon) who comes down the stairs holding a black cat.

The House That Dripped Blood - black cat being held by Theo Von Hartmann Geoffrey Bayldon

During the first part of his conversation with Paul, the man continues to hold the cat.

The House That Dripped Blood - black cat being held by Theo Von Hartmann Geoffrey Bayldon while talking to Paul Henderson John Pertwee

The House That Dripped Blood - black cat being held by Theo Von Hartmann Geoffrey Bayldon while candle is knocked over by Paul Henderson John Pertwee

He finally sets the cat down on the counter and the cat jumps down.

The House That Dripped Blood - black cat being set down by Theo Von Hartmann Geoffrey Bayldon with Paul Henderson John Pertwee

The House That Dripped Blood - black cat being set on counter by Theo Von Hartmann Geoffrey Bayldon with Paul Henderson John Pertwee

Final Mewsings: Cats are only impressed with actors if they come bearing treats.

Many thanks to our friend Ted Davis for discovering this cat movie for us!


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