The play that startled the world becomes the greatest mystery special the screen has ever seen!
Film Synopsis
The Cat and the Canary (1927) follows a group of potential heirs who gather at the eerie, decaying estate of a recently deceased eccentric when the reading of his will promises fortune—if they survive the night. As shadows shift, hidden passageways creak, and a mysterious “cat” stalks the halls, laughter and terror intertwine in a whirlwind of suspense and surprise. This silent horror-comedy blends gothic atmosphere with playful thrills in a prototype of the “old dark house” genre.
The Cat and the Canary 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Kino BD-A 4K/US 2025 | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU 2026 | Eureka BD-ALL/US 2024 | Kino DVD-0/US/OOP 2007 | Image DVD-0/US/OOP 2005 | Image DVD-0/US/OOP 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by David Del Valle and Randy Haberkamp | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Anthony Slide | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | ||||||
| Mysteries Mean Dark Corners - Video Essay by David Cairns and Fiona Watson | ||||||
| Interview with Pamela Hutchinson | ||||||
| Interview with Phuong Le | ||||||
| “A Very Eccentric Man”, “Yeah, a Cat!” - Extracts from John Willard’s Original Play | ||||||
| “Lucky Strike” - Product Endorsement by Director Paul Leni | ||||||
| Stills Gallery | ||||||
| “Haunted Spooks” | ||||||
| “Rebus-Film No. 1” - By Paul Leni |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Kino’s 4K UHD includes a trailer for The Cat and the Canary (1939). Included Blu-ray is also available separately.
- Umbrella’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror: Monsters & Curiosities” box set. It contains a 100-page booklet and ten art cards.
- Eureka’s Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Richard Combs, Craig Ian Mann, and Imogen Sara Smith. Reissued without booklet (2024/12/10).
- Kino’s DVD is also available in the “American Silent Horror Collection” box set.
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