House Cat (2026)
Director: Kyle Spleiss
Cast: Katy Wicker, Susan Ruttan, Tim De La Motte
Did you know? To prepare for her role, the lead actress spent a week living in a cat rescue sanctuary, studying feline behavior so she could convincingly portray the physical tics and aloof mannerisms of a human trapped in a cat’s role.
Why Watch: Forget everything you think you know about cat-sitting—*House Cat* is a mind-bending, darkly comedic thriller that twists a simple gig into a surreal nightmare. With a killer premise and a lead performance that balances desperation with feline fury, this indie gem claws its way into your psyche and refuses to let go. Watch it if you crave a fresh, unpredictable story that redefines the phrase “cat got your tongue.”
Down on her luck, bouncing between odd jobs and sleeping in her car, a woman accepts one final gig: house-sitting for a cat. But when she arrives, she uncovers a shocking twist—her real purpose isn’t to look after the pet. She is the pet.