Cat O’ Nine Tails (1971)
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak
Produced by: Salvatore Argento
Distributed by: 20th Century-Fox
Format: Original Australian Daybill
Size: Approx. 13" x 30"
Printed by: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd
Classification: M (Mature Audiences)
Design & Features: Distinctive illustrated design of a cat with a tail transforming into claws/spikes, embedding a terrified woman — a stylised and surreal take typical of Italian giallo horror art.
Tagline: “It’s nine times more suspenseful!” nods to both the title and the thriller genre. Mentions Dario Argento’s earlier cult hit The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, increasing its cult and collector value.
Film Overview: Cat O’ Nine Tails is the second entry in Dario Argento’s unofficial "Animal Trilogy" and stands as one of his earliest international breakthroughs. A blend of mystery, horror, and suspense, the film explores genetic experimentation and murder through a visually driven and tense narrative — a hallmark of Argento's work.

Collector’s Insight: Sought after by giallo and cult horror collectors, especially with Australian provenance. Daybill versions of Argento films are particularly collectible and often harder to find locally compared to US one-sheets.