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12 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasBecause of King's phenomenal popularity as a master of the comically macabre, executive producer Dino De Laurentiis has stinted on nothing to bring these tales alive. This means that the special effects are impeccable and Giorgio Postiglione's production design meticulous and inspired. Yet it's the well-drawn characters, plus the brisk, stylish direction of Teague and superb camerawork of Cardiff, that make it work.
- 80The New York TimesVincent CanbyThe New York TimesVincent CanbyCat's Eye is pop movie making of an extremely clever, stylish and satisfying order.
- 80The A.V. ClubJesse HassengerThe A.V. ClubJesse HassengerDespite a few nasty bits of violence, Cat’s Eye almost plays like an intro to King for younger viewers ready for some shocks but not yet prepared for full-on nightmares.
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertStephen King seems to be working his way through the reference books of human phobias, and Cat's Eye is one of his most effective films.
- 70Washington PostPaul AttanasioWashington PostPaul AttanasioThis jokey horror movie, adapted in part from King's short stories, is composed of three brief tales, the perfect form for him. Instead of having to create characters and a story, King simply has to come up with a gimmick and a punch line -- and on to the next.
- 63Chicago TribuneGene SiskelChicago TribuneGene SiskelIt all adds up to a better-than-average entertainment that sags terribly in the middle. [15 Apr 1985, p.4C]
- 63Miami HeraldBill CosfordMiami HeraldBill CosfordStories by Stephen King are traditionally brought to the screen in the worst possible shape, so it's gratifying to report that Cat's Eye, a King trilogy, is not a terrible movie. It's not going to go down in anyone's annals, either, but it's fun and, if you like cats, ultimately quite gratifying. [17 Apr 1985, p.B5]
- 50Time Out LondonTime Out LondonIn each instance, the limp pay-off undercuts strong performances (manic Woods and sympathetic Drew especially), and the usual caveats about cumulatively unsatisfying portmanteau pictures certainly apply.
- 40TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineA rather tepid anthology film, CAT'S EYE is a pastiche of leftover Stephen King notions, connected by a ubiquitous cat that ominously appears to set off each tale.