The Black Cat
Black Cat: Gatto nero
“When you hear this cat breathing down your neck… start praying… before you finish your Amen… you're dead!”
Synopsis
Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Screenplay & Story
- Biagio Proietti, Lucio Fulci
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Black Cat: Gatto nero
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Selenia Cinematografica, Italian International Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucio Fulci
Biagio Proietti, Lucio Fulci, Edgar Allan Poe
Pino Donaggio
Sergio Salvati
Vincenzo Tomassi
Giulio Sbarigia
Department Leadership Roster
Biagio Proietti
Screenplay
Giulio Sbarigia
Producer
Massimo Lentini
Costume Design
Franco Calabrese
Production Design
Nazzareno Cardinali
Stunt Coordinator
Sergio Salvati
Director of Photography
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Lucio Fulci
Director
Lucio Fulci
Screenplay
Vincenzo Tomassi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Cat
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What is The Black Cat about?
Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.
Who directed The Black Cat?
The Black Cat was directed by Lucio Fulci.
Who stars in The Black Cat?
The principal cast of The Black Cat includes Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck, Al Cliver, Dagmar Lassander.
When was The Black Cat released and how long is it?
The Black Cat was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Cat was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Cat?
The Black Cat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).