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Pumpkin Moon is a 2005 Halloween TV special about a black cat, her resurrected pumpkin friend, and their battle against evil witches. There’s something about fall that makes staying in feel like a little luxury. The days grow shorter, the air gets crisper, and before long, the thought of spending an evening curled up under a…
In the Danish horror movie Kat (2001), a law student begins to suspect that her beloved Siamese kitty may be responsible for a series of gruesome murders. A New Wave in Danish Cinema Kat is part of the Danish wave of horror and thriller films that gained popularity in the early 2000s and contributed to the growing international…
In Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eye (1973), a young woman arrives at a gloomy Scottish castle only to find herself surrounded by murder, family secrets, and a mysterious cat that always seems to be nearby when someone dies. Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eye (original title: La Morte Negli Occhi del Gatto) is a 1973 Italian Gothic giallo…
In The Comedy of Terrors (1963), a crooked undertaker resorts to murder to drum up business—only to meet his match in a customer who refuses to stay dead. The Funeral Business in Need of Customers It is the late 19th century, and undertaker Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price) is in dire financial straits. In the town of…
The Byzantine Cat follows a young journalist (Jaime Murray) whose trip to Cyprus takes an unexpected turn when she meets circus performers, explores a mysterious cat monastery, and finds romance along the way. What It’s About English journalist Jane Spencer (Jaime Murray) travels to Cyprus in search of an interesting story for her next article….
You might be surprised by just how many famous black cats in movies and on TV have become stars in their own right. Over the years, they’ve been heroes, villains, detectives, alien warriors, loyal companions, and just about everything in between. Whether you already know the classics or you’re hoping to discover a few hidden gems, these…
Neko Râmen Taishô (2008), also known in English as Pussy Soup, is a surreal live-action comedy about a grumpy, entrepreneurial cat who runs a ramen shop in Tokyo. Directed by Minoru Kawasaki, the filmmaker known for gleefully oddball cult cinema such as Calamari Wrestler (2004), Chat Noir’s Revenge (2018), and Monster SeaFood Wars (2020), this adaptation of a gag manga turns…
Charlie the Wonderdog (2025) follows a kind-hearted superhero puppy who faces off against evil cats with alien powers and big plans for world domination. What is Charlie the Wonderdog About? From the animators behind WondLa (2024) and Monsters at Work (2021) comes the story of a young boy, Danny (voiced by Dawson Littman), who receives a Golden Retriever puppy for his birthday….
In the Tales From the Crypt episode “Dig That Cat… He’s Real Gone,” a man given nine lives from a cat turns death-defying stunts into fame and fortune—only to discover the cost of greed when the lives start running out. Directed by Richard Donner—known for such hit movies as The Omen (1976), Superman (1978), The Goonies (1985), and Lethal Weapon (1987)—”Dig That Cat… He’s…
The Netflix documentary Cat People (2021) dives into the quirky, heartwarming, and surprising ways humans connect with their feline friends. Think you love cats more than most? You might want to reconsider. The Netflix documentary series Cat People (2021) spans six episodes, each spotlighting someone whose life revolves entirely around their feline companions. Some channel their passion into cat-inspired…
A forgotten Republic Pictures horror film from 1946, The Catman of Paris blends classic Hollywood mystery with ailuranthropy (werecat) lore in a stylish French setting. Murder, madness, and misdirection are the primary ingredients for this mid-1940s programmer from Republic Pictures. The Catman of Paris served as the second installment of their inaugural horror double-bill, going into production on the…
In the 90s Pakistani horror movie The Cat Beast (1997), a ruthless crime syndicate pushes a town to its limits, and a woman transforms into a cat-like monster to deliver vigilante justice. From Lollywood to Pashtun Exploitation: A Wild Corner of Pakistani Cinema Pakistani cinema (or Lollywood) is as diverse as its ethnic groups. Among…
Strays (1991) is a horror TV movie about a small-town family terrorized by a pack of feral cats, starring Oscar-nominee Kathleen Quinlan and Emmy-winner Timothy Busfield. I am decidedly not a cat person. The things that most people somehow find endearing about them are the very things that infuriate me: their “curiosity” when it comes…
Love anthology movies? You’re in the right place. Every film in this list features at least one storyline built around a cat. From horror and political allegory to drama and animation, these anthologies prove that feline-centered tales can fit into just about any genre. Whether you’re in the mood for something unsettling, thought-provoking, or heartwarming,…
Lucio Fulci’s The Black Cat (1981) follows a medium whose mysterious connection to a vengeful cat unleashes a wave of brutal murders in a quiet English village. Lucio Fulci’s Career Shift From Giallo Thrillers to Supernatural Horror Masterpieces During the late 1970s, two films would form the basis of a significant change in Lucio Fulci’s career…
In Miss Moxy, a spoiled cat gets lost on holiday in Southern France. She teams up with a dog and a bird to walk all the way back home across Europe. Miss Moxy is a charming, heartwarming Dutch/Belgian animated feature for children aged five and up. Designed as pure family entertainment, the film offers plenty…
In Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), the fearless feline legend has burned through eight of his nine lives and embarks on a thrilling, perilous quest to reclaim them. A Family-Friendly Animated Sequel That Grows Darker, Deeper, and More Cinematic When Puss in Boots: The Last Wish hit cinemas in December 2022, few expected that a…
In Denis Héroux’s anthology film The Uncanny (1977), a writer claims cats secretly control humanity and backs it up with three stories that suggest he might be right. From the producing team of Milton Subotsky (purveyor of those omnipresent omnibuses cranked out by Amicus in the early 1970s) and Claude Héroux (the man behind such…
Of Cats & Women (2007) is a twisted 12-minute Belgian short film about a woman who steals her ex’s cat to get back at him. Adapted from a short story by Scottish author Laura Hird, Of Cats & Women is one of the early short films by Belgian director Jonas Govaerts. At the time, Govaerts was primarily the…
In Sarah Roper’s 7-minute animated short film The Apartment Cat aka Le Chat d’Appartement (1999), a bored house cat sneaks out and ventures into the city. There, he faces traffic, rain, danger, and—worst of all—dogs. Plot Summary Cléo is a cat living a quiet, predictable life in a small apartment. In the morning, his owner bolts out the door…