Cat Scratch Fever
Cat Scratch Fever

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Cat Scratch Fever

2012
Movie
73 min
English

Two young women discover a way to view parallel universe versions of themselves via the internet, and rapidly become obsessed with watching the alternate paths that their lives might have taken.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Paul Alvarado-RiveraGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, is struggling to cope with a recent breakup and begins to experience disturbing hallucinations. As her mental state deteriorates, she becomes convinced that a mysterious illness, referred to as 'Cat Scratch Fever,' is slowly consuming her. Her friends and family are torn between believing her symptoms are psychosomatic or a genuine, terrifying affliction.

Critical Reception

Cat Scratch Fever received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempt at psychological horror while others were disappointed by its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension in certain scenes.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and underdeveloped plot.

  • Deemed to have unconvincing performances by some reviewers.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film. Those available do not offer a clear consensus, with opinions ranging from mild enjoyment of the horror elements to frustration with the story's pacing and resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of its visual style relying on practical effects and clever cinematography to create its unsettling atmosphere.

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