Eye of the Cat

Eye of the Cat

Year: 1969

Runtime: 102 min

Language: english

Director: David Lowell Rich

Horror

A man with a fear of cats and his girlfriend plot to get rid of his wealthy, ailing aunt, who lives in a spooky mansion overrun with felines. As they carry out their scheme, their own anxieties and ambitions come into conflict, leading to a darkly comedic and unsettling experience.

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1

Danielle's Visit to the Beauty Parlor

Danielle and her nephew Luke arrive at the beauty parlor, hoping for her to receive a rejuvenating hair treatment. However, Danielle's frail health becomes apparent as her lungs start to fail, creating an atmosphere of concern in the salon.

Beauty Parlor
2

Kassia Alerts Wylie

As Danielle's condition worsens, the beautician Kassia Lancaster observes the urgency in the situation and immediately alerts Wylie, Danielle's other nephew. Wylie, distracted by a romantic endeavor, is compelled to rush to his aunt's side upon hearing of her dire health issues.

Beauty Parlor
3

Wylie's Dark Thoughts

During a private conversation with Luke, Wylie reveals a troubling idea: he considers the act of hastening Aunt Danny's death to be a merciful choice. This notion casts a shadow over their familial bond and introduces moral ambiguity into the situation.

4

Wylie's Frightening Encounter

The following day, Wylie attempts to visit Aunt Danny but is overwhelmed by numerous cats in her home, a traumatic reminder of a childhood cat attack. After escaping, he confides in Kassia about his feline predicament, leading to an unexpected night together that complicates their relationship.

Aunt Danny's Home
5

Luke's Suspicion

As tensions rise within the family, Luke grows suspicious of Wylie’s intentions, speculating that he may be plotting to claim Danielle's inheritance. His concerns deepen when he learns that Aunt Danny has decided to leave her fortune to her beloved cats, perplexing Wylie.

6

Wylie's Persuasion Attempt

Determined to change Aunt Danny's mind, Wylie tries to convince her to alter her will and remove the cats from her life. Luke then offers his assistance by concocting a scheme to lure the cats into a car using delicious meat as bait.

Aunt Danny's Home
7

Aunt Danny Confronts Wylie

Aunt Danny overhears a conversation between Wylie and Kassia that raises alarms about her health. Confronting Wylie, she questions his motives, but Wylie dismisses her concerns as a joke, further straining their relationship and heightening her suspicions.

8

Breakfast Outing Disruption

Wylie and Aunt Danny go out for breakfast, but their peaceful meal is disrupted when she spots Kassia watching from her window. A heated confrontation ensues when their return is interrupted by a malfunctioning wheelchair, causing chaos and disagreements.

Café
9

Accidental Fall

Amidst the chaos of the malfunctioning wheelchair, Aunt Danny loses her balance and falls down the sidewalk. Luke arrives just in time to catch her, preventing what could have been a serious injury, showcasing the underlying concerns for her safety.

Sidewalk
10

Sedation and Covert Plans

Later, Aunt Danny attempts to discuss her worries regarding Wylie and Kassia with her doctor, but her concerns are stifled by a sedative given to her. Meanwhile, Kassia stealthily enters her room with intentions of disabling her oxygen supply, setting a dark plan into motion.

Aunt Danny's Room
11

Cat Interference

As Kassia prepares to follow through with her plan, a hissing orange cat appears out of nowhere, startling her and causing her to leave abruptly. The situation grows more precarious when she realizes she is being followed by a horde of cats, introducing chaos into her scheming.

12

Luke's Descent into Chaos

While Wylie panics at the invading cats, Luke takes a fateful action, suffocating Aunt Danny's oxygen tank, believing he is acting in her best interests. This harrowing choice highlights the moral dilemmas faced by each character as the story spirals out of control.

Aunt Danny's Home
13

The Climactic Tragedy

In a chaotic turn of events, Kassia is pursued by a relentless cat and ends up falling from a ladder, ultimately meeting her demise. Luke discovers her body, and the shocking revelation unfolds that Aunt Danny was never in danger, as Wylie had been keeping her safe all along.

Greenhouse
14

Wylie's Departure

In the aftermath of the chaos and confusion, Wylie, now free from his previous stupor, decides to leave the family behind. This shocking decision leaves Luke and Aunt Danny reeling, while an orange cat ominously watches over the disarray, symbolizing the twisted dynamics of the characters.

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