classicsoncall Review of Cathy's Curse

Cathy's Curse (1977)

"Cathy..., are you gonna tell me what went on here?"

[3/10 · 21 March 2020]

To really appreciate this film after the fact, you really have to read through some of the reviews for it posted here on IMDb. Fans of this type of celluloid trash will convince you that watching the picture is one of the most productive things you can do with your valuable time. "Cathy's Curse" just barely misses making my all time Top Ten list of worst movies ever, but not because it didn't try. Others have explained what the story is all about, so no need for me to rehash it. But to give you an idea how poorly made this picture is, I'll recount my favorite scene. It's when the old geezer of a butler Paul (Roy Witham) finds that he's locked out of a room in the Gimble mansion and tries to force his way in. The first time he puts his shoulder into the door, it opens just fine, but seeing as how it had to be a more difficult task, he pulls the door shut and tries again! Definitely a scene to rewind and watch again and again. As for the title character Cathy - cute kid, foul mouth. Actress Randi Allen has nothing on Linda Blair. My viewing copy came out of one of those DVD four-packs with minimal standards that featured a prominent greenish cast for it's entirety. The set was titled 'Beyond the Grave', and if you're lucky enough to find it, this flick is sandwiched in between "Beast of the Yellow Night" and "Crypt of the Living Dead". Have fun!