The Cat with Hands
The Cat with Hands

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The Cat with Hands

2001
Movie
4 min
English

The story of a cat who, legend has it, longs to become human.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Director: Robert MorganGenres: Animation, Short, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This unsettling stop-motion animated short film follows a young girl who receives a pair of prosthetic hands. She soon discovers that these hands have a sinister will of their own, leading to a disturbing and tragic series of events.

Critical Reception

While not widely released, 'The Cat with Hands' gained a cult following for its unique animation style and disturbing narrative. It's often cited as a prime example of dark, experimental animation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking and macabre stop-motion animation.

  • Noted for its disturbing, surreal, and dreamlike atmosphere.

  • Often described as a highly original and unsettling short film.

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Awards & Accolades

Won the Audience Award at the 2002 Leeds International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style was achieved through painstaking stop-motion animation using clay and other materials, contributing to its eerie and tactile feel.

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