''Ghost Cat'' (also known as ''Mrs. Ashboro's Cat'' and ''The Cat That Came Back'') is a 2004 Canadian supernatural drama television film starring

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and

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. It was directed by

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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.

Cast

Reception

At the time of its airing, critic Gail Pennington wrote, "''Ghost Cat'' is no ''

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'', but it's sweet and suitable for the whole family."

Awards

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

References

External links

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Goliath.eecnext.com: Film review

TVguide.com: Spoiler

InBaseline.com: Ghost Cat

Library.Zipazat.com: Ghost Cat
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