The Shadow of the Cat

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NR,1hr 19min

Genre:

Horror

Released:

June 7, 1961

Starring:

Andre Morell, Barbara Shelley, William Lucas ... More

Synopsis: A normally placid pussy turns into a ferocious feline hell-bent for revenge against the treacherous trio who murdered her mistress in this interesting horror film. One of the killers was the woman's husband; the other two were her servants. The woman was quite wealthy, and the avaricious trio killed her to get at her fortune. Unfortunately, the crime was witnessed by the cat. Later the husband tries to convince his niece that the cat and the will must be destroyed. Soon after, the killer kitty leaps ... Full Synopsis

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	Craig Butler, AMG Review While The Shadow of the Cat is often forgotten when discussing the films of the Hammer Studio, it's a very entertaining little horror flick that deserves a wider audience. Granted, the basic premise is undeniably silly; while cats can cause a bit of a fright and can inflict some damage upon a human, basing an entire film around a cat's attempts to avenge its owner's death does stretch things a bit. ... Read Review