The Cat o' Nine Tails
6.7/10
jumps
4
gore
4
dread
4
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
The Argento film Argento likes least — his words — and you can see why: a genetics-lab whodunit built on XYY-chromosome pseudoscience that was shaky even in 1971. Karl Malden rescues it as a blind ex-reporter who hears what sighted witnesses miss, and Morricone's score does most of the rest.
The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 112 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 2/5 — a mild unease that fades quickly |
| Themes | psychological distress; paranoia and distrust |
The Cat o' Nine Tails carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 2/5 for lingering dread, over 112 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Cat o' Nine Tails?
- On our intensity scale, The Cat o' Nine Tails rates 4/10 for jump scares and 4/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is The Cat o' Nine Tails?
- The Cat o' Nine Tails rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is The Cat o' Nine Tails?
- The Cat o' Nine Tails runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
- What is The Cat o' Nine Tails rated?
- The Cat o' Nine Tails has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 4/10 for dread.
- Where to watch The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971)?
- The Cat o' Nine Tails is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
