The Black Cat (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1989, The Black Cat is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Luigi Cozzi, running about 89 minutes. “Between dreams & nightmares... between reality & fantasy... lies the terror of” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mark Ravenna, a famous Italian horror film director, sets out to script his latest film entitled 'Suspiria : De Profundis'. His film is based on Dario Argento's 'Suspiria' and 'Inferno' and deals with the story of Levana, Queen of all Witches. Levana is the eldest of the three mistresses of darkness, mother of madness, most powerful of all evil. Ravenna is warned not to make his film in fear of actually summoning Levana to the present day. He does not heed these warnings and casts his wife Anne to play the lead role of Levana. Anne reads the script and is then haunted and terrorized by the evil witch who tells her she will suffer terrible tortures if she continues, and that everyone involved with the production will suffer dire consequences.
Who’s in it. The Black Cat stars Florence Guérin as Anne Ravenna, Urbano Barberini as Marc Ravenna, Caroline Munro as Nora and Brett Halsey as Leonard Levin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Black Cat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Cat tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Cat (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Cat worth watching?
- The Black Cat holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat stars Florence Guérin, Urbano Barberini, Caroline Munro, Brett Halsey and Luisa Maneri.
- When was The Black Cat released?
- The Black Cat was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.