Her Name Is Cat
Her Name Is Cat

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Her Name Is Cat

1998
Movie
86 min
Cantonese

Cat is a professional killer falling in love with John, a police investigator. John feels torn between his job, his ex-wife and child, and Cat of course.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Bob ClarkGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful businesswoman finds her life unraveling when she becomes the target of a dangerous stalker. As the harassment escalates, she must confront her deepest fears and fight for her survival against an unseen enemy.

Critical Reception

Her Name Is Cat received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, though some acknowledged the suspenseful elements. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a standard thriller without much originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • A formulaic thriller that relies on predictable tropes.

  • Lacks compelling character development, making it difficult to invest in the protagonist's plight.

  • Offers moments of tension but ultimately fails to deliver a truly gripping experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Her Name Is Cat are scarce, but available commentary suggests a lack of strong opinions, with some viewers finding it an acceptable, albeit unremarkable, made-for-television thriller.

Fun Fact

Bob Clark, the director of 'Her Name Is Cat', is also famously known for directing the classic Christmas horror film 'Black Christmas' (1974) and the beloved holiday film 'A Christmas Story' (1983).

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