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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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
Your first look at Christmas at the Catnip Café (2025), a new Hallmark movie packed with festive charm… and a lot of cats. The moment the calendar even inches toward December, I’m already craving twinkly lights, festive tea, and a new holiday movie to curl up with. This year, Hallmark is delivering just that with Christmas at the…
Do you like cats and sci-fi? You’re in the right place. I put together the ultimate list of cat movies set in space (or with cats from outer space). You’ll find both old and new releases, well-known hits and deep-cut oddities, and space movies that will surprise even the biggest genre fan. Let’s dive in….
Garfield’s Thanksgiving (1989) follows our favorite lasagna-loving cat as he battles a dreaded diet and navigates Jon’s disastrous attempts at holiday cooking. Luckily, Grandma saves the day. Thanksgiving television in the late 1980s had its own rhythm: football games, parades, and a handful of animated specials that promised family warmth and familiar laughs. Among them, one…
Garfield’s Halloween Adventure aka Garfield in Disguise (1985) is the perfect mix of Saturday-morning nostalgia and Halloween-night spookiness. Think trick-or-treating, pirate ghosts, and plenty of lasagna-fueled attitude. If you grew up watching network television in the 1980s, you probably remember a half hour of spooky October fun that featured a lasagna loving cat with a slow…
In the cozy mystery The Black Cat (1941), a wealthy matriarch’s heirs are killed one by one. A black cat is key to uncovering the killer. Black Cats in Greek Mythology and Christian Traditions In Western horror cinema’s great saga of cats, one type of feline stands out: the black cat. The fear of these…
Eye of the Cat (1969) follows a scheming nephew and his lover as they plot to kill a wealthy aunt, only to face her vengeful clowder of killer cats. Eye of the Cat‘s splendid and mildly psychedelic pre-opening credits sequence tells us that cats will be front and center in this film. We are only…
In Disney’s oddball sci-fi romp The Cat From Outer Space (1978), a telepathic alien cat crash-lands on Earth and needs $120,000 worth of gold to fix his spaceship. Disney Family Entertainment in the 1960s and 1970s For children growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in the US, Disney and PBS (Public Broadcasting System) were…
Mye Hoang’s Cat Daddies (2022) is an entertaining glimpse into the lives of eight men who unapologetically adore their feline companions and challenge the old adage that dogs are man’s best friend. Cat Daddies Review How it all started Cat Daddies is the first feature-length documentary by director, producer, and editor Mye Hoang. “I’ve worked in independent film…
The movie Felidae (1994) is an animated film noir about a cat detective named Francis who unravels a sinister conspiracy involving science, cults, and serial feline killings. Felidae is far from your run-of-the-mill animated detective tale. It dives into the fur-filled whirlpool of murder, scientific experimentation, dark cults, and vengeance—all starring cats as the key players….
I’ve watched a lot of documentaries about cats, and I can confidently say there’s a lot more to the genre than internet compilations or cute kitten clips. Cat documentaries go far beyond fluff; they reveal how cats shape cultures, comfort humans, and create communities around the world. Some focus on the bond between people and…