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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…
In Roger Corman’s The Tomb of Ligeia (1964), a woman returns from the grave, and her sinister black cat seems fully onboard with the haunting. The Last of Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe Adaptations The last of Roger Corman’s Poe adaptations for American International Pictures is unique for several reasons, including the terrific on-location exteriors shot…
In the Japanese anime Lily C.A.T. (1987), a space crew faces deadly alien bacteria. An infected cat named Lily is at the center of the outbreak. Ridley Scott’s claustrophobic horror masterpiece Alien (1979) and James Cameron’s action-oriented follow-up Aliens (1986) are global hits and influential cinematic landmarks that shaped countless other films worldwide. Aliens, in particular, was a massive hit in…
The Samurai Cat movie follows a disgraced ronin sent to kill a cat, only to find himself unexpectedly attached to the animal. The movie became so popular in Japan it grew into an entire franchise. Every internet user knows that a single photo of their pet cat often gets more attention than a picture-perfect holiday on…
Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) adapts Kenji Miyazawa’s beloved novel, following two anthropomorphic cats on a mystical journey through the stars. Most of us have probably looked up at the night sky at least once to make a wish upon a shooting star, a tradition that dates back to ancient times when people feared and…
The Nine Lives of Christmas (2014) is a Hallmark movie about a commitment-phobic firefighter whose life changes when a stray cat leads him into an unexpected romance with a veterinary student. A Hallmark Christmas Movie Hallmark Channel has become synonymous with Christmas romances, but it wasn’t always that way. The company’s journey from greeting cards to…
In A Garfield Christmas (1987), our cartoon cat grumbles through dinner with Jon’s family and unexpectedly learns what Christmas is really about. When A Garfield Christmas first aired on December 21, 1987, holiday television specials were still something families planned their evenings around. Broadcast days before Christmas, the half-hour cartoon slipped easily into the rhythm of the season:…
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! (2012) is a festive special about getting a young reindeer home for the holidays. For many children, Christmas mornings are all about watching their favorite shows on TV while nibbling on freshly baked gingerbread cookies. This year, why not treat your children to a Christmas morning…
A live-action retelling of Kiki’s Delivery Service, the 2014 movie explores a young witch’s journey of independence, friendship, and finding her true magic. Throughout the history of literature and cinema, witches have been a staple character for young girls. Even slumber party rituals across generations have included faux-witchcraft rituals like utilizing talking boards to uncover…
A widower and his daughter move into a haunted house protected by a ghost cat in this heartwarming 2004 Animal Planet TV movie. In 2004, Animal Planet, known for its focus on animals and nature, took a turn from its usual content of documentaries, reality shows, and series by creating a telefilm about a feline…
In a snowbound cabin, two sisters must survive the monstrous Yule Cat in this 4‑minute Swedish horror short film inspired by Icelandic folklore. Plot Breakdown This moody horror short begins with two sisters cornered in their storm-besieged winter cabin. Here, they have to face off against a mammoth monster cat, which presumably killed their father….
A Christmas Gift From Bob (2020) continues the true story of street musician James Bowen and his cat Bob as they face new challenges on the streets of London, this time during the holiday season. London has always been one of my favorite cities, and one of the best times to be there is during…
Zombie Cats From Mars (2015) tells the story of a sleepy town thrown into panic when alien zombie cats begin a murderous rampage. A Retro Homage to 1950s Sci-Fi Horror Zombie Cats From Mars is a 2015 American-made low-budget 1950s horror pastiche written by producer/actor/writer Ryan Cloutier and directed by independent filmmaker Montetré. Both creatives worked together…
An ancient amulet awakens a deadly feline spirit in The Cat Creature (1973), an ABC Movie of the Week from Psycho writer Robert Bloch and Night Tide director Curtis Harrington. Plot In a clever bit of casting, Kent Smith—star of the Val Lewton-produced classicsCat People (1942) and The Curse of the Cat People (1944), which this deliberately pays tribute to—shows…