Legend of the Cat Monster

Legend of the Cat Monster

1983 · 95 min · ★ 5.0 · TV Movie, Horror, Fantasy, Drama

A legendary actress thought to be dead is discovered living in an isolated mansion. A screenwriter is tasked with writing her comeback film, which leads the two to live under the same roof.

Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi · Written by Chiho Katsura

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