Name: The Black Cat
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Released: 1934-01-01
Duration: PT1h 5mM
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Julie Bishop, Egon Brecher

Question 1

What is The Black Cat (1934) about?

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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.

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Who stars in The Black Cat?

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The Black Cat stars Boris Karloff (Hjalmar Poelzig), Bela Lugosi (Dr. Vitus Werdegast), David Manners (Peter Alison), Julie Bishop (Joan Alison), Egon Brecher (The Majordomo). The film was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

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How long is The Black Cat?

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The Black Cat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934. It is rated Not Rated.

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Is The Black Cat worth watching?

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The Black Cat holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Horror, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Black Cat?

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Streaming availability for The Black Cat changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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