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(aka Wylie" or "The Cannibal Cats")
Directed by David Lowell Rich
USA 1969
Penned by
Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano and directed by film and TV movie
veteran David Lowell Rich (The
Horror at 37,000 Feet), Eye of the Cat is a skilfully crafted, San
Francisco-set chiller starring Michael Sarrazin (They
Shoot Horses, Don’t They?) and Gayle Hunnicutt (Scorpio)
as Wylie and Kassia – a couple whose scheme to rob wealthy, cat-loving Aunt
Danny (Eleanor Parker,
The Sound of Music) goes awry when Wyle’s compulsive feline phobia comes
up against the many cats defending Aunt Danny’s mansion. *** A man and his girlfriend plan to rob the mansion of the man's eccentric but wealthy aunt. However, the aunt keeps dozens of cats in her home, and the man is deathly afraid of cats. |
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Theatrical Release: June 18th, 1969
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Review: Indicator - Region 'B' - Blu-ray
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Runtime | 1:41:33.962 | |
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1.85 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 46,427,106,514 bytesFeature: 29,951,518,272 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.99 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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LPCM Audio English
1152 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps |
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Subtitles | English (SDH), None | |
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Release Information: Studio: Indicator
1.85 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 46,427,106,514 bytesFeature: 29,951,518,272 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.99 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: • Audio commentary with editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television, Kevin Lyons (2021)Pussies Galore (2021, 20:31): writer and critic Kim Newman on Eye of the Cat and the feline horror subgenre Two Evil Eyes (2021, 37:30): video comparison examining the differences between the theatrical cut and the TV version Original theatrical trailer (2:08) Radio spot(1:02) Image gallery: promotional and publicity material 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 credits
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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
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!
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