Ghost Cat

2003 Canadian television film

Larry Ketron
Heather Conkie

Story byLarry KetronDirected byDon McBreartyStarring

Evan Monk
Jacob Kerl
Michael Ontkean
Elliot Page
Lori Hallier
Shirley Knight
Shawn Roberts
Mark Rendall
Tom Barnett
Nigel Bennett

Music byRobert CarliCountry of originCanadaOriginal languageEnglishProductionProducers

Orly Adelson
Christina Jennings
Jan Peter Meyboom

CinematographyDavid PerraultEditorRalph BrunjesRunning time92 minutesProduction companies

Cellar Door Productions
Whizbang Films

Original releaseReleaseOctober 26, 2003 (2003-10-26)

Ghost Cat (also known as Mrs. Ashboro's Cat and The Cat That Came Back) is a 2003 Canadian supernatural drama television film^[1] starring Elliot Page and Nigel Bennett. It was directed by Don McBrearty and written by Larry Ketron. The film is based on the novel by Beverly Butler. The film is rated PG for "mild thematic elements and some peril".

Plot

A widower (Ontkean) and his teen daughter (Page) move into a house that was once owned by the friendly Mrs. Ashboro and her pet cat, Margaret. Strange things begin happening, and it soon becomes clear that the ghost of Mrs. Ashboro's cat Margaret, who died on the same day as its owner, is haunting the house.^[2]^[3]

Cast

Michael Ontkean as Wes Merritt
Elliot Page as Natalie Merritt
Lori Hallier as Brenda Yancy
Shirley Knight as Mrs. Ruth Ashboro
Shawn Roberts as Kurt Shawn
Mark Rendall as Pearson Shawn
Tom Barnett as Boyd Ashboro
Nigel Bennett as Ted Riker
Kelti MacMillan as Jan
Wade Lynch as Terry
Pam Stevenson as Sandra
Evan Monk as Uncle Tom
Jacob Kerl as Franny
Baretta as Margaret
Harley as Comfort

Reception

At the time of its airing, critic Gail Pennington wrote, "Ghost Cat is no Mystic River, but it's sweet and suitable for the whole family."^[4]

Awards

Elliot Page won the Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series for his role.^[5]

References

^ Amatangelo, Amy. "Boo! Tube: Networks scare up lots of Halloween-themed programs", Boston Herald, 2003-10-25, p. 25.
^ Werts, Diane. "TV picks", Newsday, 2003-10-26, p. 5.
^ Zad, Martie. "The 'Born Rich' Talk of Burdens", The Washington Post, 2003-10-26, p. Y4.
^ Pennington, Gail. "TV critic's picks", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2003-10-26, p. F8.
^ "Nova Scotia-made Programs Win Gemini Awards". Nova Scotia Film Development Corp. December 15, 2004. Retrieved 2008-01-14.