Wilbur Gray, a horror writer, has stumbled upon a terrible secret, that cats are supernatural creatures who really call the shots. In a desperate attempt to get others to believe him, Wilbur spews three tales of feline horror.
Acting
Peter Cushing sells cat conspiracy like Shakespeare.
Practical Effects
Real cats being tossed at actors, zero CGI.
Production
Three countries, three crews, one bonkers vision.
Director
Denis Héroux
Peter Cushing
Wilbur Gray (segment "Montreal 1977")
Ray Milland
Frank Richards (segment "Montreal 1977")
Susan Penhaligon
Janet (segment "London 1912")
Joan Greenwood
Miss Malkin (segment "London 1912")
Roland Culver
Wallace (segment "London 1912")
Simon Williams
Michael (segment "London 1912")
Alexandra Stewart
Mrs. Joan Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
Donald Pilon
Mr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
Chloe Franks
Angela Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
Donald Pleasence
Valentine De'ath (segment "Hollywood 1936")
Samantha Eggar
Edina Hamilton (segment "Hollywood 1936")
John Vernon
Pomeroy (segment "Hollywood 1936")
Catherine Bégin
Madeleine (segment "Hollywood 1936")
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the final film of veteran actress Joan Greenwood, who died the following year.
Producer Milton Subotsky desperately wanted this to be Amicus-style horror but the Canadian-British-French co-production became a glorious mess instead.
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