Death by Invitation (1971)

Death by Invitation poster

Kirt Films
Starring:
 Shelby Leverington, Aaron Phillips, Norman Paige
Directed by: Ken Friedman

Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: Low budget horror misfire about a young woman named Lise (Shelby Leverington) who avenges herself upon the descendents of those who executed her ancestor as a witch.

Kitty Cameo: In a movie about witches one would think a black cat would be present throughout much of the film.  Unfortunately you have to sit through (better yet zoom through) to the end where the cat finally appears in Lise’s apartment.  Her love interest Jake (Norman Paige) discovers blood coming from an adjacent room and goes to investigate.  As he opens the door a black cat runs out past his feet.

Death by Invitation - black cat runs from room

After discovering the bloody remains of one of Lise’s victims, Lise enters the room holding the cat.

Death by Invitation - Lise with black cat

It’s about this time that Peter Vroot shows up looking for the killer who has plagued his family.

Death by Invitation - Lise and Jake with black cat

A fight between Peter and Jake ensues.  Lise is in the background holding the cat during the fight.

Death by Invitation - Lise with black cat during fight

Final Mewsings: The scariest part of this film is the fact the cat doesn’t show up until the end!


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