The Black Cat (1934)

7.1	Listal rating
7.3	IMDB rating

Edgar Allan Poe (2), Horror (2), Satanism (1), Universal Horror (1), Boris Karloff/Bela Lugosi (1), Thriller (1), Adventure (1), Crime (1), Usa (1), Adaptation (1), Classic (1), Occult (1), 1930s (1), 1934 (1), Gothic (1)

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Directed by

Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring (View all) :

Hjalmar Poelzig

Dr. Vitus Werdegast

Peter Alison

Joan Alison

The Majordomo

Thamal, Werdegast's Servant

Lucille Lund

Karen Werdegast Poelzig

Henry Armetta

Police Sergeant

Albert Conti

Police Lieutenant

Virginia Ainsworth

Cultist (uncredited)

Written by (View all) :

Edgar Allan Poe

(story)

Edgar G. Ulmer

(screen story)

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Ratings of The Black Cat

7.1/10
13 global ratings

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Hexenkult

The Black Cat Review

Posted : 1 year, 5 months ago at Jun 4 22:04

Those looking for an accurate adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story should look elsewhere. About the only thing this film has in common with Poe's story is the fact that there is a black cat in the movie, and Lugosi's character is deathly afraid of black cats. If on the other hand you're looking for some great moments in classic horror, then you should definitely check out THE BLACK CAT. It stars both Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. I've seen a few films starring both horror legends together (THE RAVEN, THE INVISIBLE RAY, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, and BLACK FRIDAY); but in my opinion THE BLACK CAT features the best performances of both actors together. They play so well off of each other in this film. The story concerns a young couple Peter (played by David Manners) and Joan (played by Jac...Read more

Rating : 9/10

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