Cat Girl
Cat Girl

Cat Girl

2008Movie77 minJapanese

Rosa Kirishima is in search of the perfect beauty. One day she gets a brochure of Syber Beauty Institute, but this institute doesn't set out to make women beautiful. At least not in the way Rosa had in mind!

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Tony Dean SmithGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers are targeted by a mysterious, cat-like creature after they trespass on the property of a reclusive scientist. The creature possesses supernatural abilities and a taste for human flesh, forcing the teens to fight for their survival.

Critical Reception

Cat Girl (2008) is a low-budget independent horror film that received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its B-movie charm and inventive creature design for its budget, many found the plot predictable, the acting uneven, and the special effects unconvincing.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a unique blend of sci-fi and horror but struggles with execution.
  • Creature effects are noted as a highlight for a film of its budget, though still rough.
  • Performances are inconsistent, detracting from the overall tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Cat Girl are scarce, but those available generally point to it being a forgettable creature feature with some moments of mild entertainment but lacking in significant depth or polish.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2008, "Cat Girl" was filmed in 2005 and faced distribution challenges, with some sources listing its release year as 2007 due to festival screenings.

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