A Cat in the Brain
1990, Italian. Directed by Lucio Fulci.
Hitchcock invented the thriller… Fulci perfected it!
The master of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci, stars as... Lucio Fulci, a filmmaker with a reputation for gruesome horror films. His body of work has started to plague his mental state, and he is haunted by the grotesque set-pieces his mind has conjured up during his career. His psychiatrist, Egon Schwarz, uses a hypnotised Fulci as an avatar to carry out his own disturbed fantasies, in hopes of ruining the master’s reputation once and for all.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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A Cat in the Brain is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lucio FulciDirector
- Lucio FulciDr. Lucio Fulci
- David L. ThompsonProfessor Egon Schwarz
- Jeoffrey KennedyOfficer Gabrielli
- Malisa LongoKatya Schwarz
- Paola CozzoNurse Lilly
- Shillett AngelFilippo the Producer
- Brett HalseyHuman Monster
- Robert EgonHimself / Second Monster
- Ria De SimoneSopran
- Sacha DarwinWoman in the Oven
- Annie BelleNightmare Victim
- Marco Di StefanoNightmare Victim
Details
- Released
- 8 August 1990
- Original title
- Un gatto nel cervello
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Giovanni Simonelli, Antonio Tentori, Lucio Fulci
- Budget
- $100K
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A Cat in the Brain: quick answers
Is A Cat in the Brain worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Cat in the Brain?
A Cat in the Brain runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does A Cat in the Brain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Cat in the Brain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Cat in the Brain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Cat in the Brain is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Cat in the Brain on?
A Cat in the Brain is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Cat in the Brain?
If you liked A Cat in the Brain, try Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, Hold the Fort, Night of the Demons 2.
Who directed A Cat in the Brain?
A Cat in the Brain (1990) was directed by Lucio Fulci and stars Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson, Jeoffrey Kennedy.