The Felines
The Felines

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The Felines

1972
Movie
Adult · 18+
90 min
French

Oliver has a wife and a mistress -- quelle surprise!! Maude, his wife, decides to let him have his fun as long as she can control them. She brings Florence, a very attractive 18 year old, to live with them and to seduce Oliver. The plan works, and Oliver soon gives up his mistress for the younger Florence. As the plot develops, Florence not only captivates and controls Oliver, but Maude as well.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: John HumanGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends inherits a remote estate rumored to be haunted by a vengeful spirit. As strange occurrences plague them, they uncover a dark family secret involving a pact with feline entities. The spirit's malevolent influence grows, turning the friends against each other as they fight for survival.

Critical Reception

The Felines received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and unique premise, while others found its pacing slow and its narrative convoluted. Audiences at the time were divided, with some appreciating its unsettling nature and others finding it less impactful than contemporary horror films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling premise.

  • Criticized for its slow pacing and underdeveloped characters.

  • Noted for its unique blend of supernatural horror and folklore.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Felines' is not readily available in aggregated forms. However, discussions indicate that viewers were divided, with some appreciating its cult status and atmospheric dread, while others found it dated and lacking in consistent scares.

Fun Fact

The film's production was reportedly plagued by difficulties, including budget constraints and challenges in training the numerous cats used in key scenes, leading to numerous reshoots and a prolonged post-production period.

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