Synopsis
Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by any means necessary. Next, we meet Johnny, an adulterous man who's forced by his lover's husband onto a building's hazardous ledge. Finally, Amanda is threatened by an evil gnome who throws suspicion on the family cat.
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Cast
- Drew BarrymoreOur Girl
- James WoodsRichard 'Dick' Morrison
- Alan KingDr. Vinnie Donatti
- Kenneth McMillanCressner
- Robert HaysJohnny Norris
- Candy ClarkSally Ann
- James NaughtonHugh
- Tony MunafoJunk
- James RebhornDrunk Businessman
- Mary D'ArcyCindy
Recommendations
- 90
Los Angeles Times
Because of King's phenomenal popularity as a master of the comically macabre, executive producer Dino De Laurentiis has stinted on nothing to bring these tales alive. This means that the special effects are impeccable and Giorgio Postiglione's production design meticulous and inspired. Yet it's the well-drawn characters, plus the brisk, stylish direction of Teague and superb camerawork of Cardiff, that make it work. - 80
The New York Times
Cat's Eye is pop movie making of an extremely clever, stylish and satisfying order. - 80
The A.V. Club
Despite a few nasty bits of violence, Cat’s Eye almost plays like an intro to King for younger viewers ready for some shocks but not yet prepared for full-on nightmares. - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
Stephen King seems to be working his way through the reference books of human phobias, and Cat's Eye is one of his most effective films. - 70
Washington Post
This jokey horror movie, adapted in part from King's short stories, is composed of three brief tales, the perfect form for him. Instead of having to create characters and a story, King simply has to come up with a gimmick and a punch line -- and on to the next. - 63
Chicago Tribune
It all adds up to a better-than-average entertainment that sags terribly in the middle. [15 Apr 1985, p.4C] - 63
Miami Herald
Stories by Stephen King are traditionally brought to the screen in the worst possible shape, so it's gratifying to report that Cat's Eye, a King trilogy, is not a terrible movie. It's not going to go down in anyone's annals, either, but it's fun and, if you like cats, ultimately quite gratifying. [17 Apr 1985, p.B5] - 50
Time Out London
In each instance, the limp pay-off undercuts strong performances (manic Woods and sympathetic Drew especially), and the usual caveats about cumulatively unsatisfying portmanteau pictures certainly apply.
