The Cat and the Canary Blu-ray | Classic Horror Mystery Film | Perfect for Movie Nights & Halloween Screenings

First, I intended to get Ghost Breakers and then I learned that this movie preceded it, so decided to get this one as well. Was not disappointed and was actually pleasantly surprised.Story follows a reading of the will in a creepy bayou mansion. One of the heirs (played by the beautiful Paulette Goddard) learns that she has inherited the entire estate. However, there is a caveat: If she should display mental illness or meet some untimely end, the estate goes to another of the heirs whose name is kept secret. Naturally, an unseen antagonist tries to drive Goddard crazy and the presence of a crazed killer nicknamed "The Cat" isn't making matters easier. Thankfully, Goddard has an ally on her side in the form of a hilarious radio comedian played masterfully by Bob Hope as he tries to help her keep her sanity as well as her newly acquired estate.There is so much good to say about this film. The setting in an old bayou estate really sets the creepy mood. It's filmed very well and gives a nice sense of foreboding. Then you have Bob Hope supplying his masterfully delivered comedy that really helps to lighten the mood in all the right places. It doesn't get too scary or silly. It has a really good balance throughout.Kino Lorber did a fair job with this one. The picture and sound are really good. Not much in the way of features. There is just a feature commentary along with a string of movie trailers, mostly featuring Bob Hope's other films such as his "Road To" comedies that he made with Bing Crosby. Still, they're entertaining and the commentary is informative.Good film to get. Highly recommended for fans of old horror and screwball comedy movies.