The Cat and the Canary

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Radley Metzger, best known for his stylish sexploitation efforts, made a bid for mainstream success with this witty remake of the classic silent thriller, which has been given a bare-bones presentation on DVD. The Cat and the Canary has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc in the widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, with the audio mastered in Dolby Digital Mono. The dialogue is in English, with no multiple language options or bonus materials included.
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Overview

Radley Metzger, best known for his stylish sexploitation efforts, made a bid for mainstream success with this witty remake of the classic silent thriller, which has been given a bare-bones presentation on DVD. The Cat and the Canary has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc in the widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, with the audio mastered in Dolby Digital Mono. The dialogue is in English, with no multiple language options or bonus materials included.
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Craig Butler
It's strange that anyone would want to film The Cat and the Canary, a venerable but thoroughly dated mystery that is one of the earliest examples of the "old dark house" genre. It's equally as strange that the person who ends up doing the filming is Radley Metzger, a director whose forte was soft core erotica (and the occasional harder core version). Canary is an odd film, definitely not without its pleasures but not as satisfying as one might want. The basic story is the same as in previous versions, although there have been some new twists and additions, such as making one (and possibly more) of the characters lesbian. But in presenting this familiar story, Metzger gives it a sheen of camp, as well as some very interesting visual flourishes. There's undeniable fun in Metzger's approach, and Canary is indeed quite stylish; yet it doesn't go far enough, either as a straight ahead mystery thriller or as a send-up of the same, falling between the two stools with an unfortunate little thud. Metzger clearly is willing to go so far and no further, but this approach ultimately limits the effectiveness of the piece. There are moments that are delicious, such as a maid being in a room in which a film is being shown; as she moves behind the screen, she reappears as part of the film being shown, a lovely, wacky little moment that the film could use more of. The cast is uneven, with Carol Lynley and Michael Callan just about adequate, and Olivia Hussey not up to that level. However, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Honor Blackman and especially Wendy Hiller are a great deal of fun.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/10/1999
  • UPC: 014381553727
  • Original Release: 1978

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  • Source: Image Entertainment
  • Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85.1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Mono
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:38:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Honor Blackman Susan Sillsby
Michael Callan Paul Jones
Edward Fox Hendricks
Wendy Hiller Allison Crosby
Olivia Hussey Cicily Young
Carol Lynley Annabelle West
Peter McEnery Charlie Wilder
Wilfrid Hyde-White Cyrus West
Beatrix Lehmann Mrs. Pleasant
Daniel Massey Harry Blythe
Technical Credits
Radley Metzger Director, Screenwriter
Steven Cagen Score Composer
Ray Corbett Associate Producer
Richard Gordon Producer
Roger Harrison Editor
Anthony Pratt Production Designer, Set Decoration/Design
Alex Thomson Cinematographer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Main Title [4:23]
2. Welcome to 1934 [15:14]
3. Meet Cyrus West [12:41]
4. He's a Cat [8:29]
5. Something on Everyone [12:38]
6. Mrs. Crosby Vanishes [9:36]
7. Living in Fear [11:31]
8. Another Killing [7:13]
9. The Real Monster [5:39]
10. Surprise for Charlie [3:42]
11. The Cat's Out [4:13]
12. End Credits [2:43]
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