Three short stories by shock-meister Stephen King are linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick (James Woods) 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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 94 minutes
✓ Genre: Horror, Thriller
✓ Stars: Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Kenneth McMillan, Robert Hays
✓ Director: Alan Silvestri, Howard Feuer, Stephen King, Dino De Laurentiis, Jack Cardiff
The Cat's Eye (1985) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Cat's Eye (1985) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Cat's Eye (1985) is staring with Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Kenneth McMillan, Robert Hays, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Alan Silvestri, Howard Feuer, Stephen King, Dino De Laurentiis, Jack Cardiff juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.