Nifty psychological thriller about a cat that terrorizes the venal family who conspired to kill its mistress for her money. Could easily have come across as silly if not acted with such conviction by its cast of horror flick stalwarts. The pacing could have been a bit tighter, the direction a bit more imaginative, and the music is inappropriate when it isn't annoying. Still, all this is easy to forgive. A fun way to pass your next dark and stormy night.