Ahead of the film’s world premiere at Panic Fest 2025 later this month, Bloody Disgusting has been exclusively provided with the trailer reveal for indie horror film Don’t Let the Cat Out. The movie, from the creators of last year’s festival fave Ladybug, will play alongside such eagerly-awaited genre films as David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds […]
Ahead of the film’s world premiere at Panic Fest 2025 later this month, Bloody Disgusting has been exclusively provided with the trailer reveal for indie horror film Don’t Let the Cat Out.
The movie, from the creators of last year’s festival fave Ladybug, will play alongside such eagerly-awaited genre films as David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds and Neon’s Hell of a Summer.
Anthony Del Negro, Jordan James Smith and Cerina Vincent (Eli Roth’s Cabin Fever) star in the “original, audacious horror film with a deliciously campy edge.”
“When Charlie agrees to house sit on Halloween, he expects a quiet evening alone. But the night quickly goes to hell when he is kidnapped and tortured by the deranged homeowners who plan to use Charlie’s body as a vessel to resurrect their beloved dead cat.”
Written and produced by Del Negro, the story is loosely based on his own disturbing experience as a house sitter. Don’t Let the Cat Out is directed by Tim Cruz (Ladybug).
Cruz tells Bloody Disgusting, “Don’t Let the Cat Out is a deeply personal exploration of grief, inspired by my own journey through loss and the initial refusal to face it. Shot over 16 intense nights in Louisville, Kentucky, this film delves into the psychological and supernatural consequences of unresolved grief through the character of Evelyn, who is unable to confront the impending loss of her beloved cats. In Evelyn, I see echoes of my own struggle with grief. Her refusal to mourn mirrors the way I came to terms with my father’s death.”
“In addition to exploring these emotional depths, Don’t Let the Cat Out embraces the genre of awkward horror comedy,” Cruz’s official statement continues. “This unique blend allows us to navigate the dark and often uncomfortable terrain of grief with moments of levity and absurdity, reflecting the sometimes surreal and bizarre nature of coping with loss. The awkward humor serves as a counterbalance to the horror, providing a means to confront and process difficult emotions in a more accessible and relatable way.”
Exclusively watch the official trailer for Don’t Let the Cat Out below.
