The Cat Creeps (1983 film)

The Cat Creeps is a 1983 American psychological horror film directed by Nicolas Argyll, his first film made in Hollywood, and starring Adrienne Barbeau, Nick Nolte, Robert Mithum and Peter Coyote. It is loosely based on John Willard's 1922 black comedy play The Cat and the Canary, it is the sixth film version of the play, following the 1927 version, the now lost 1930 English and Spanish versions, the 1939 version, the 1961 Swedish version and the 1978 version.
Unlike most film versions, this one omits the more comedic elements and goes for straight horror, reflecting on the slasher films which were popular at the time of release. The film recieved mixed reviews upon release, with some praising it's atmosphere, music and set design while criticizing the violence. Over the years it's become a cult classic and has been seen as Argyll's best films as well as one of the best horror films of the 1980s.
== Plot ==
In a decaying mansion overlooking the Hudson River, millionaire Cyrus West approaches death. His greedy family descends upon him like "cats around a canary", causing him to become insane. West orders that his last will and testament remain locked in a safe and go unread until the 20th anniversary of his death. As the appointed time arrives, West's lawyer, Roger Crosby (Nick Nolte), discovers that a second will mysteriously appeared in the safe.
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== Production ==
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== Release ==
=== Home Media ===
* 1984 MCA Home Video VHS/Betamax/Laserdisc
* 1990 GoodTimes Home Entertainment VHS (under license from MCA Universal)
* 1999 Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD
* 2018 Scream Factory Blu-ray (under license from Universal)
* 2023 Scream Factory Ultra HD (under license from Universal)
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