The Cats have always had a particular reputation in movies and pop culture.

Smart, Wiley, loyal to those who deserve it but also self-serving and not to be messed with.

In 1977 Canadian director Deney Haru made a horror anthology film in the style of classic British amicus films comprising of three

short stories. All morality tales about selfish, vindictive human beings and their disregard for their feline companions, who then

suffer the consequences. In the mid-80s, during the height of Stephen King's popularity, a new anthology of his stories

were brought to the big screen by Kujo Director Louis Teague.

Three twisted tales of horror and suspense linked by a mysterious stray cat.

There are millions of them everywhere spying on us watching

waiting when will they pounce? Join me as we continue exploring the evolution of nature in horror and we discuss two cat-centric

anthology films The Uncanny and Cat's Eye.

Welcome back to the evolution of horror. My name is Mike Munzer, as ever I am your host.

In this podcast we explore and dissect the history and the evolution of the horror genre one sub-jomer at a time.

We are currently in the middle of our 10th season exploring the evolution of nature biting back in horror

and this is part 15.

In this week's episode as that intro suggested we are going to be looking at two

cat anthology horror films The Uncanny from 1977 and Catsai from 1985.

Both bonkers films, both worth a watch

if you want to check them out

before you listen to our spoilerific discussion.

So joining me to discuss these two films, I've got a long time friend of the pod.

She was last here during our vampire season to discuss what we do in the shadows with me.

She is an author, writer, academic, podcaster of course, co-host of my favorite podcast, the Faculty of Horror,

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