NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

ADDITION: Indicator Blu-ray (June 2021): Indicator have transferred David Lowell Rich's Eye of the Cat to Blu-ray. It is cited as being from a "High Definition remaster of the original theatrical cut". For most of the HD presentation the image quality is quite strong but there are instances where it can look think and a bit compromised - notably at around 1-hour 4-minutes (see sample below.) Thankfully the inordinate thickness (that does not connote 'film-like') is brief and does not look like digitization but a factor of the source condition. The vast majority of the film looks wonderful with rich colors, a, sometimes clunky, texture and occasional depth. It's on a dual-layered disc with a max'ed out bitrate and most of the image quality is impressive. 

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On their Blu-ray, Indicator use a linear PCM mono track (24-bit) in the original English language. Effects are fairly modest and authentically flat but what propels the film's moods is a delightfully diverse score by Argentinean Lalo Schifrin (famous as the guy behind the Mission: Impossible theme as well as Joe Kidd, Rollercoaster, Charley Varrick, The Nude Bomb, Day of the Animals, Hit!, Man on a Swing, The Manitou, Tango and many other films) sounding eerie and effective. Indicator offer optional English (SDH) subtitles on their Region 'B' Blu-ray.

Firstly, the Indicator Blu-ray includes the 102 minute TV version which is an alternative edit containing unique material, presented open matte in SD. We have included two comparison samples below. It amounts to a curiosity where the differences exist between the versions because the a/v quality leaves a lot to be desired. Indicator does offer on their 1080P version a new commentary by Kevin Lyons the editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television. He enjoys the film and offers many lesser-explored details that enhance the viewing and appreciation. It's amazing how little I knew about this, highly interesting production, director David Lowell Rich (Madame X, A Lovely Way to Die), writer Joseph Stefano (Psycho, The Ghost of Sierra de Cobre and TV work), actors Michael Sarrazin (Frankenstein: The True Story), Gayle Hunnicutt (P.J.) and Eleanor Parker (Caged) etc.. These supplements wouldn't be complete without writer and critic Kim Newman on Eye of the Cat and the feline horror subgenre. His 20-minute piece is entitled "Pussies Galore". There is a video comparison examining the differences between the theatrical cut and the TV version entitled Two Evil Eyes running 38-minutes. Lastly, is an original theatrical trailer, radio spot and an image gallery of promotional and publicity material plus the package contains a limited edition exclusive 36-page booklet with a new essay by Kasandra O’Connell, extracts from the original pressbook, an archival interview with Gayle Hunnicutt, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film.   

I really enjoyed my viewing of the quirky Eye of the Cat. David Lowell Rich's film was badly panned by many critics upon its initial release. I found it an inventive, sexy horror that is realized in very clever ways. I can envision it having a niche following with its unbalanced premise and obtuse dialogue that actually adds to the film's mystery qualities. Gayle Hunnicutt underplays the cold, scheming, sexually desirable girlfriend, Eleanor Parker as the classy but desperately lonely aunty, and Sarrazin as the ailurophobic (fear of cats), carefree, playboy whose looks and hollow charm have carried him through most of his drifting existence. It's a darn interesting mix with the murder plot being almost blasé as compared to the interpersonal conflicts that arise. Then there's the ever-present specter of felines slinking around throughout with creepy possibilities. Now I feel like watching it again. The Indicator Blu-ray continues announcing that they are at the top of their game with disc production, transfer and supplements - the best BD company we have. Eye of the Cat is an odd film but the commentary and extras helped me appreciate it significantly more. Absolutely recommended!

Gary Tooze