Spooks! Thrills! Shrieks! Laughs!

The Cat and the Canary
1927 | B&W | 1 Hour 12 Minutes | Horror, Comedy | NR | 

Paramount 

Director: Elliott Nugent

Writer: Walter DeLeon 

Stars: 

Bob Hope 

Paulette Goddard

John Beal

Ten years have passed since the death of millionaire, Cyrus Norman. Cosby, Cyrus' attorney, has gathered Cyrus' 6 remaining relatives to his New Orleans' mansion for Cyrus' "reading of the will". To the disappointment of the others, Joyce is the sole heir, but, due to a streak of insanity running in the family, a second will has been made in case Joyce falls victim to it. This puts Joyce in danger. Suddenly, Miss Lu, Cyrus' maid, appears and warns them that the spirits have told her that one of them will die that night. Following this, Hendrick, a prison guard, warns them that, "The Cat", a homicidal maniac has escaped. This sets up Cyrus' relatives with a night filled with murders, mysteries, and intrigue.

This movie is a complete blast to watch! Solid story great cast and some truly creepy locations so before you head out to midnight mass make sure to tune into Sven for some not so much Christmas cheer.