The Shadow of the Cat
1961, English. Directed by John Gilling.
Was it supernatural force or psychotic compulsion . . . that drove five maddened murderers to destroy themselves ?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Shadow of the Cat
The Shadow of the Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John GillingDirector
- André MorellWalter Venable
- Barbara ShelleyBeth Venable
- William LucasJacob Venable
- Freda JacksonClara, the Maid
- Conrad PhillipsMichael Latimer
- Richard WarnerEdgar Venable
- Vanda GodsellLouise Venable
- Alan WheatleyInspector Rowles
- Andrew CrawfordAndrew
- Catherine LaceyElla Venable
- Kynaston ReevesThe Grandfather
- Rodney BurkeWorkman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- George Baxt
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The Shadow of the Cat: quick answers
Is The Shadow of the Cat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shadow of the Cat?
The Shadow of the Cat runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Shadow of the Cat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shadow of the Cat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shadow of the Cat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Shadow of the Cat yet.
Which OTT platform is The Shadow of the Cat on?
The Shadow of the Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shadow of the Cat?
If you liked The Shadow of the Cat, try Play Dead, Sleepwalkers, Creep.
Who directed The Shadow of the Cat?
The Shadow of the Cat (1961) was directed by John Gilling and stars André Morell, Barbara Shelley, William Lucas.