The Black Cat
1934, English. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
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After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Edgar G. UlmerDirector
- Boris KarloffHjalmar Poelzig
- Bela LugosiDr. Vitus Werdegast
- David MannersPeter Alison
- Julie BishopJoan Alison
- Egon BrecherThe Majordomo
- Harry CordingThamal
- Lucille LundKaren
- Henry ArmettaThe Sergeant
- Albert ContiThe Lieutenant
- John CarradineCult Organist
- John GeorgeCultist (uncredited)
- Albert PolletWaiter (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 May 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edgar G. Ulmer, Peter Ruric, Tom Kilpatrick
- Budget
- $96K
- Box office
- $236K
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What The Black Cat is based on
The Black Cat is adapted from a short story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Black Cat: quick answers
Is The Black Cat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Cat?
The Black Cat runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does The Black Cat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Black Cat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Black Cat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Black Cat yet.
Which OTT platform is The Black Cat on?
The Black Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Cat?
If you liked The Black Cat, try Race with the Devil, The Night Walker, The Invitation.
Who directed The Black Cat?
The Black Cat (1934) was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, David Manners.
What is The Black Cat based on?
The Black Cat is adapted from a short story.