A Tabby cat named Tabitha witnesses the murder of its elderly guardian(played by Catherine Lacey) who was the victim of a plot by her four greedy relatives and two servants in order to inherit her valuable estate, but complications ensue when multiple wills must be found, and more urgently the unexpected danger of Tabitha, who enacts a systematic campaign of vengeance against them all, with the exception of one friendly relative(played by Barbara Shelley).
Cat lovers like myself will enjoy this tale, which works better as a droll comedy rather than a scary thriller. To see the relatives over-reaction to the feline(rampant felinaphobia I suspect!) is most amusing, as are their deaths, though this does run the risk of possible melodramatic absurdity, director John Gilling keeps things well balanced, with a fine cast as well making a difference, leading to a satisfying end.
Long unavailable Hammer Studios film can now be finally seen on Blu-ray.
Cat lovers like myself will enjoy this tale, which works better as a droll comedy rather than a scary thriller. To see the relatives over-reaction to the feline(rampant felinaphobia I suspect!) is most amusing, as are their deaths, though this does run the risk of possible melodramatic absurdity, director John Gilling keeps things well balanced, with a fine cast as well making a difference, leading to a satisfying end.
Long unavailable Hammer Studios film can now be finally seen on Blu-ray.