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As a huge “Re-Animator” fan, I really looked forward to Stuart Gordon’s contribution to Showtime’s “Masters of Horror” anthology series. Season One brought us “H.P. Lovecraft’s Dreams in the Witch-House”–which sadly was not one of my favorites. Season Two’s offering is “The Black Cat.” But while I enjoyed this episode much better, I still don’t know how warmly it will be embraced by those seeking out this series. Not a conventional horror story, “The Black Cat” is a historical (but fictional) account of the life of Edgar Allen Poe. The tale documents a descent into madness and its horror is derived from this–whether or not that seems entertaining may be a matter of opinion.
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The episode features Jeffrey Combs (always a delight) as Poe. Struggling and impoverished, he lives in a dark and unpleasant dwelling with his ill wife. Attempting to sell his poetry to survive, he is also sinking into desperation, alcoholism and insanity. There really isn’t much more plot than that–this is a story that is reliant on mood rather than narrative. Combs does well with the various aspects of Poe’s dementia and there is plenty of macabre humor interspersed. Haunted by visions of his wife and menaced by household pets, there are moments of real gruesomeness and gore to be appreciated.
I enjoyed the film’s literary references and setup as a fan of Poe, but some may find the beginning a bit slow. The tale takes a while to develop–but that never bothered me. The ending does maintain a frantic pace and has some great effects, but if you’re a lover of animals–you might want to steer clear. Combs is a uniquely engaging actor and this is a must-see for his fans. Otherwise, I’ll issue a cautious recommendation. About 3 1/2 stars for me, and that’s about my average for most episodes of “Masters of Horror.” KGHarris, 05/07.
The Black Cat, directed by Stuart Gordon and written by Dennis Paoli & Stuart Gordon, features the great Edgar Allen Poe (Jeffrey Combs), out of literary inspiration and short on cash, tormented by an inky feline who will either destroy his sanity or spur him to write one of his greatest horror stories ever.
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It’s nice to see Stuart Gordon’s take on something other than H.P. Lovecraft (I haven’t seen Edmund yet). I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by his take on The Black Cat and it might just be my favorite of his work to date aside from the first Re-Animator film.
Gordon does an amazing job of turning the emotional but bloodless work of Poe and turning it into a grand guignol good time, and while he may not look the part as much as, say, Christina Ricci, Combs makes for a highly believable Poe.
Everything from the bit parts, to the set decoration, to the animal actors is top-notch in The Black Cat. Don’t miss this one… it’s (sorry) the cat’s meow!
Staci Layne Wilson
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