The Black Cat
1981, Italian. Directed by Lucio Fulci.
When you hear this cat breathing down your neck… start praying… before you finish your Amen… you're dead!
Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 147 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Black Cat
The Black Cat is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Night Flight Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 April 1981
- Original title
- Black Cat: Gatto nero
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Biagio Proietti, Lucio Fulci
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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 6.2/10 from 147 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Cat?
The Black Cat runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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?
The Black Cat is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Cat on?
The Black Cat is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Cat?
If you liked The Black Cat, try City of the Living Dead, Deep Red, The Possession of Michael King.
Who directed The Black Cat?
The Black Cat (1981) was directed by Lucio Fulci and stars Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck.