The Black Cat (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, The Black Cat is a horror film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 92 minutes. “When you hear this cat breathing down your neck… start praying… before you finish your Amen… you're dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young couple goes missing in a sleepy English village, Scotland Yard Inspector Gorley is brought in to assist on the case. But what starts off as routine investigation turns into a murder inquiry when the couple are found dead in mysterious circumstances.
Who’s in it. The Black Cat stars Patrick Magee as Prof. Robert Miles, Mimsy Farmer as Jill Trevers, David Warbeck as Inspector Gorley and Al Cliver as Sgt. Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Black Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Cat (1981)?
- In US, The Black Cat is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Cat worth watching?
- The Black Cat holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat stars Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck, Al Cliver and Dagmar Lassander.
- When was The Black Cat released?
- The Black Cat was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.