Cat's Eye is a great collection of short stories that despite failing to be scary, is still a lot of fun. It's weird, surreal and extremely funny. Each of the three short stories are unique and original and explore some very creepy things. It's well paced with great direction from Lewis Teague. All the performances are really good but James Woods and Drew Barrymore are especially great. The music by Alan Silvestri is amazing.
Cat's Eye (1985)
Three horror-thriller tales revolve around a mysterious stray cat which is attempting to find a little girl in trouble. In "Quitters, Inc.": the cat is picked up by a shady New York City "doctor" who uses experimental techniques to get people to quit smoking. His latest client is a man named Morrison, who learns he'll suffer some terrible consequences if he tries to cheat. In "The Ledge": the cat is picked up by Cressner, a shady Atlantic City millionaire who forces tennis pro Norris (his wife's lover), to walk a narrow ledge around his high-rise penthouse apartment. In "The General": the cat arrives in Wilmington, North Carolina, where it is found by Amanda, the young girl it has been sent to protect. What she needs protection from is a tiny, evil troll who lives behind the skirting board in her bedroom.
Director: Lewis Teague
Stars: Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King ...
“A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.”
Cat's Eye (1985)
Directed: Lewis Teague
Produced: Dino De Laurentiis, Martha Schumacher
Written: Stephen King
Starring: Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King,
Kenneth McMillan, Robert Hays, Candy Clark
Music: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: Jack Cardiff
Edited: Scott Conrad
Distributed: MGM/UA Entertainment Co.
Release date: April 12, 1985
Running time: 94 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Soundtrack Credits
Every Breath You Take
Written by Sting
Published by Illegal Songs, Inc. and Reggata Music, Ltd.
Twist And Shout
Composed by Phil Medley and Bert Berns
Published by EMI Music Publishing, Ltd. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
96 Tears
Composed by Rudy Martinez (as R. Martinez)
Published by ABKCO Music, Inc.
Performed by The North Orchestra and used under license from Coombe Music International - London
Cat's Eye
Written by Jacques Morali (as J. Morali), Fred Zarr (as F. Zarr) and Bruce Vilanch (as B. Valanch)
Sung by Ray Stephens (as Ray Stevens)
Produced by Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo
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