Cat Girl (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1957, Cat Girl is a horror film directed by Alfred Shaughnessy, running about 76 minutes. “Cursed with the blood lust of generations!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist treats a woman who is convinced that she turns into a killer leopard because of a family curse.
Who’s in it. Cat Girl stars Barbara Shelley as Leonora Johnson / Leonora Brandt, Robert Ayres as Dr. Brian Marlowe, Kay Callard as Dorothy Marlowe and Ernest Milton as Edmund Brandt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Cat Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cat Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cat Girl tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cat Girl (1957)?
- In US, Cat Girl is available to stream on FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cat Girl worth watching?
- Cat Girl holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cat Girl?
- Cat Girl stars Barbara Shelley, Robert Ayres, Kay Callard, Ernest Milton and Lily Kann.
- When was Cat Girl released?
- Cat Girl was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.