Cat’s Eye Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A cat travels down the Eastern seaboard solving people’s problems, from smoking addiction to gambling debts, and finally takes on a troll.

🍿 Cat’s Eye: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Quitters, Inc.: A Smoking Cessation Program with Extreme Consequences

Dick Morrison, a chain smoker, seeks help from Quitters, Inc., a program promising guaranteed results. He soon discovers their methods are far from conventional, involving severe punishments inflicted on his loved ones for each cigarette he smokes. This segment blends dark humor with suspense, exploring the lengths one will go to break an addiction.

The Ledge: A Deadly Wager on a High-Rise

Johnny Norris, a tennis pro, is caught in an affair with the wife of a wealthy and ruthless gambler, Cressner. As punishment, Cressner forces Norris to walk the narrow ledge surrounding his penthouse apartment high above Atlantic City. This segment is a tense thriller, showcasing the terror of heights and the desperation to survive.

The General: A Cat’s Duty to Protect

The wandering cat, now named General, finds a home with young Amanda, who is being terrorized by a miniature troll living in her bedroom wall. This segment blends fantasy and horror, as the cat bravely confronts the troll to protect Amanda from harm. It’s a classic tale of good versus evil, with a heroic feline at its center.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• The Cat (N/A): A stray tabby cat serves as the linking element, traveling to protect a young girl from danger.
• Dick Morrison (James Woods): A desperate smoker who enrolls in ‘Quitters, Inc.’ and faces extreme consequences for his habit.
• Vinnie Donatti (Alan King): The ruthless head of ‘Quitters, Inc.’, who employs brutal methods to enforce his clients’ abstinence from smoking.
• Johnny Norris (Robert Hays): A tennis pro forced by a vengeful millionaire to walk a narrow ledge around a high-rise building.
• Cressner (Kenneth McMillan): A ruthless gambler who forces Norris to walk a ledge as a deadly bet, after finding out he has been having an affair with his wife.
• Amanda (Drew Barrymore): A young girl who is protected by the cat from a troll that lives in her bedroom wall.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Vinnie Donatti: “We don’t cure them. We guarantee them.” – Donatti explains the extreme methods used by Quitters, Inc. to ensure clients quit smoking.
• Dick Morrison: “I just want to quit smoking, that’s all!” – Morrison’s desperate plea to Quitters, Inc., highlighting his struggle with addiction.
• Cressner: “At no time does my hand leave my wrist.” – Cressner states the rule for his bet with Johnny to walk around the ledge.
• Sally Ann: “Come here you furry little bastard.” – Sally Ann yells this line while trying to capture General (the cat).

💰Box Office

• Budget: $7,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $13,086,298
• Worldwide Gross: $13,086,757

💥 Cat’s Eye Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so ‘Cat’s Eye’ isn’t going to win any Oscars, but I loved it! The James Woods segment is hilarious and terrifying at the same time. The ledge walking part had me on the edge of my seat (no pun intended!), and the troll story… well, it’s definitely the 80s! It’s a fun, nostalgic trip with just the right amount of camp and scares.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Stephen King fans”
  • “Horror anthology enthusiasts”
  • “Viewers who enjoy a blend of humor and suspense”
  • “Those who like 1980s horror movies”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Violence”
  • “Animal cruelty (simulated)”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Disturbing themes”

Professional Reviews

• Variety: “A diverting anthology of horror tales connected by a feline protagonist. While not profoundly scary, the film delivers consistent entertainment, blending dark humor with moments of genuine suspense, especially in ‘Quitters, Inc.’ and ‘The Ledge.’
• Los Angeles Times: “Cat’s Eye is a mixed bag, with the ‘Quitters, Inc.’ segment standing out for its darkly comedic take on addiction. ‘The Ledge’ offers some suspenseful moments, but ‘The General’ feels underdeveloped, leaving the film with an uneven tone.

Audience Reactions

Viewers particularly enjoyed the quirky humor and suspense.: The anthology format and the performances of James Woods and Alan King.

Overall Consensus: Cat’s Eye is a moderately successful horror anthology, praised for its blend of humor and suspense, though some find the final segment less compelling.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The studio cut a prologue that explained the cat’s motivations against the director’s wishes because they considered it “too silly.””
• “The film features several references to other Stephen King works, including Cujo, Christine, and The Dead Zone.”
• “Two of the three segments, “Quitters, Inc.” and “The Ledge,” are based on short stories from Stephen King’s collection ‘Night Shift’.”

🖥️ How to Watch Cat’s Eye?

Cat’s Eye is available for purchase or rental on various platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies. Check your local listings for streaming availability.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Cat’s Eye, you might like these similar films:

• Creepshow (1982): Another horror anthology written by Stephen King with a similar dark humor and EC Comics-inspired style.
• Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990): Features multiple horror stories in an anthology format, appealing to fans of the genre.
• Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983): An anthology film that explores themes of the supernatural and suspense, typical of the era’s horror narratives.
• Trick ‘r Treat (2007): A modern horror anthology with interconnected stories and a focus on dark, twisted tales.
• Trilogy of Terror (1975): Classic horror anthology TV movie known for its suspenseful segments and memorable creature design.

🛒 Cat’s Eye Related Products

• Stephen King: Night Shift: This collection includes the original short stories “Quitters, Inc.” and “The Ledge” which make up two segments of Cat’s Eye. Experience Stephen King’s terrifying stories in their original written form.
• Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye [Blu-ray]: High-definition transfer of the film. The quality of the blu-ray format enhances the special effects, especially in “The General”
• Cat T-Shirt: The ideal attire for feline fans, cat rescuers and those who love cats.
• Drew Barrymore – Signed Photograph: A collectible photograph, Drew is well known, specially to those who enjoy this move. This has become a very rare piece over the years.

🎧 Soundtrack

Cat’s Eye features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Every Breath You Take” – performed by The Police
• “Cat’s Eye (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” – performed by Alan Silvestri

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Stephen King – Cat’s Eye – Troll Sequence Re-Edited

Ever wondered what the troll scene from Cat’s Eye would look like re-edited? Someone actually did it! Check out this fan edit – it’s pretty cool to see a different take on a classic scene.

10 Thing’s You Didn’t Know About CatsEye

Think you know everything about Cat’s Eye? This video shares 10 fascinating facts you probably didn’t know! I was surprised by a couple of these, definitely worth a watch if you’re a fan.

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