The Shadow of the Cat (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1961, The Shadow of the Cat is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Gilling, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Tabitha, once the placid, gentle and devoted pet, adopts all the characteristics of a ferocious, wild animal following the murder of her mistress. The three guilty people are all trapped by the cat's power and each will come to untimely deaths of horrific proportions without anyone being able to solve the mystery that surrounds their brutal death.
Who’s in it. The Shadow of the Cat stars Conrad Phillips as Michael Latimer, Barbara Shelley as Beth Venable, André Morell as Walter Venable and Freda Jackson as Clara, the Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Shadow of the Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow of the Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow of the Cat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow of the Cat (1961)?
- In US, The Shadow of the Cat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow of the Cat worth watching?
- The Shadow of the Cat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow of the Cat?
- The Shadow of the Cat stars Conrad Phillips, Barbara Shelley, André Morell, Freda Jackson and Richard Warner.
- When was The Shadow of the Cat released?
- The Shadow of the Cat was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.