The Black Cat (1934) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1934 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1934, The Black Cat is a horreur and mystère film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 63 minutes. “Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Black Cat stars Boris Karloff as Hjalmar Poelzig, Bela Lugosi as Dr. Vitus Werdegast, David Manners as Peter Alison and Julie Bishop as Joan Alison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Black Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $236K at the box office.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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, Le Silence des agneaux, The Shining and Alien, le huitième passager.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Black Cat (1934)?
- In États-Unis, The Black Cat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horreur and mystère. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Julie Bishop and Egon Brecher.
- When was The Black Cat released?
- The Black Cat was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.