Cat's Eye

Name: Cat's Eye
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Comedy
Released: April 12, 1985
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Drew Barrymore, James Woods

1985

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MGM/UA Entertainment Company | Release Date: April 12, 1985 | PG-13

Starring: Drew Barrymore, James Woods

Summary: A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.

Director: Lewis Teague

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 94 min

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Kevin Thomas

Because of King's phenomenal popularity as a master of the comically macabre, executive producer Dino De Laurentiis has stinted on nothing to bring these tales alive. This means that the special effects are impeccable and Giorgio Postiglione's production design meticulous and inspired. Yet it's the well-drawn characters, plus the brisk, stylish direction of Teague and superb camerawork of Cardiff, that make it work. Read full review

Jay Scott

Cat's Eye is a slickly efficient and very funny omnibus of tongue-in-cheek menace, reminiscent of the best Twilight Zone episodes. [20 Apr 1985]

Vincent Canby

Cat's Eye is pop movie making of an extremely clever, stylish and satisfying order. Read full review

David Ansen

A far more accomplished anthology than Creepshow, Cat's Eye assumes an honorable but not exalted position in the multimedia King empire. But expect as many giggles as goose bumps. [06 May 1985, p.73]

Gene Siskel

It all adds up to a better-than-average entertainment that sags terribly in the middle. [15 Apr 1985, p.4C]

Bill Cosford

Stories by Stephen King are traditionally brought to the screen in the worst possible shape, so it's gratifying to report that Cat's Eye, a King trilogy, is not a terrible movie. It's not going to go down in anyone's annals, either, but it's fun and, if you like cats, ultimately quite gratifying. [17 Apr 1985, p.B5]

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

A rather tepid anthology film, CAT'S EYE is a pastiche of leftover Stephen King notions, connected by a ubiquitous cat that ominously appears to set off each tale. Read full review

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LamontRaymond

Jun 13, 2017

Solid performance by Drew Barrymore, and great sense of humor. I'm a little surprised that the critics were on board for this one, frankly. Not one of King's best.

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JayDavies

Jul 21, 2020

Cat’s Eye is a fun 80’s anthology crafted from the work of Stephan King. The film contains 3 stories, each connected by a stray cat running in and out of scenes. The second story is easily the best of the 3 but overall still a fun watch. I’d say give it a go as a good kid friendly horrorCat’s Eye is a fun 80’s anthology crafted from the work of Stephan King. The film contains 3 stories, each connected by a stray cat running in and out of scenes. The second story is easily the best of the 3 but overall still a fun watch. I’d say give it a go as a good kid friendly horror film.

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FilipeNeto

Jul 14, 2018

In this film, based on short stories by Stephen King, three stories intertwine through the same cat. The idea seems good and, in fact, its an interesting way to bring to the cinema stories that, alone, don't justify a feature length. The big problem with the film is that it doesn'tIn this film, based on short stories by Stephen King, three stories intertwine through the same cat. The idea seems good and, in fact, its an interesting way to bring to the cinema stories that, alone, don't justify a feature length. The big problem with the film is that it doesn't immediately make clear that we're seeing a black humor movie. The public fills the theater expecting a horror film or a thriller and leaves very disappointed. It's one of those cases where they expects one thing and the movie is something different. Its the fault of the public? Partly yes. But let us go on. The film is divided into three parts but the cat has increased protagonism in the last. James Woods and Drew Barrymore (still making adorable child roles) are the most notorious actors, playing quite satisfactorily. You can never clearly tell what force pushes the cat through the film until find the girl and that is the biggest flaw in the movie for me. The film never scares us but it has a number of rather comical scenes that can impress the most sensitive people, given the kind of humor presented.… Expand

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