Cat's Eye
Seen it?1985 | 94 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by any means necessary. Next, we meet Johnny, an adulterous man who's forced by his lover's husband onto a building's hazardous ledge. Finally, Amanda is threatened by an evil gnome who throws suspicion on the family cat.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$13 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 129K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lewis Teague
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- James WoodsMorrison
- Alan KingDr. Donatti
- Kenneth McMillanCressner
- Robert HaysNorris
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- James NaughtonHugh
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- Russell HortonMr. Milquetoast