Is The Shadow of the Cat scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Shadow of the Cat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Shadow of the Cat in the US?

The Shadow of the Cat can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Shadow of the Cat?

The Shadow of the Cat runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Is The Shadow of the Cat suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Shadow of the Cat in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19611h 19mHorror / Thriller

The Shadow of the Cat

Name: The Shadow of the Cat
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1961-05-01
Duration: 79 min

Was it supernatural force or psychotic compulsion . . . that drove five maddened murderers to destroy themselves ?

Tabitha, once the placid, gentle and devoted pet, adopts all the characteristics of a ferocious, wild animal following the murder of her mistress. The three guilty people are all trapped by the cat's power and each will come to untimely deaths of horrific proportions without anyone being able to solve the mystery that surrounds their brutal death.

TMDB audience score

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Availability

Where to watch in the US

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The Shadow of the Cat at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 19m

At 1h 19m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 40 votes, a positive audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch The Shadow of the Cat tonight

It is a short one: 1h 19m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 4 US stores.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Shadow of the Cat

Is The Shadow of the Cat scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Shadow of the Cat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Shadow of the Cat in the US?: The Shadow of the Cat can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Shadow of the Cat?: The Shadow of the Cat runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
Is The Shadow of the Cat suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Shadow of the Cat in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.