I recently watched The Cat Creature (1973) on Tubi. The storyline revolves around a wealthy man's death, which is quickly followed by a series of murders committed by a mysterious, cat serial killer. What dark forces did the man's demise unleash into society, and can anyone put an end to the bloodshed?
Directed by Curtis Harrington (Ruby), the film features a cast including Meredith Baxter (All the President's Men), David Hedison (The Young and the Restless), Gale Sondergaard (The Mark of Zorro), John Carradine (The Grapes of Wrath) and Keye Luke (Alice).
The feline performer in this film delivers an outstanding performance. "The Cat Creature" boasts a unique storyline but offers limited horror effects. The horror scenes primarily consist of glimpses of the cat, quick flashes of shadows on the wall, and the suggestion of a cat figure killing a man. There are no graphic depictions of bodies, kill sequences, or actual blood splatter; everything is left to the viewer's imagination. However, it's worth noting that the film does deliver a compelling plot twist in the end, along with a memorable final scene.
In conclusion, The Cat Creature is an uneven horror film with a promising premise and circumstances but falls short in executing impactful kill scenes. I would give this a 4/10 and suggest considering other options for your horror movie night.
Directed by Curtis Harrington (Ruby), the film features a cast including Meredith Baxter (All the President's Men), David Hedison (The Young and the Restless), Gale Sondergaard (The Mark of Zorro), John Carradine (The Grapes of Wrath) and Keye Luke (Alice).
The feline performer in this film delivers an outstanding performance. "The Cat Creature" boasts a unique storyline but offers limited horror effects. The horror scenes primarily consist of glimpses of the cat, quick flashes of shadows on the wall, and the suggestion of a cat figure killing a man. There are no graphic depictions of bodies, kill sequences, or actual blood splatter; everything is left to the viewer's imagination. However, it's worth noting that the film does deliver a compelling plot twist in the end, along with a memorable final scene.
In conclusion, The Cat Creature is an uneven horror film with a promising premise and circumstances but falls short in executing impactful kill scenes. I would give this a 4/10 and suggest considering other options for your horror movie night.