In Mousey a made-for-TV thriller, a disturbed and obsessed man seeks to regain his son from his overbearing, controlling wife.
Kirk Douglas, nick-named "Mousey" by his high-school student, is left by his wife, Laura (
Jean Seberg) who also takes her young son who "Mousey" has adopted. "Mousey" begins to stalk her, murdering strangers in the vain hope of impressing her.
Kirk Douglas, well-directed by
Daniel Petrie, gives a strong, chilling performance, portraying a vengeful man obsessed over his lack of power. Mousey is exceptionally well done and engrossing. It presents a portrait of obsession and gives Douglas the opportunity to explore and build on his character. While
Jean Seberg, in the last role before her death, is quite good, this is
Kirk Douglas' movie and he never lets it go. Mousey was also released as
Cat and Mouse. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide