A Cat in the Brain
Un gatto nel cervello
“Hitchcock invented the thriller… Fulci perfected it!”
Synopsis
The master of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci, stars as... Lucio Fulci, a filmmaker with a reputation for gruesome horror films. His body of work has started to plague his mental state, and he is haunted by the grotesque set-pieces his mind has conjured up during his career. His psychiatrist, Egon Schwarz, uses a hypnotised Fulci as an avatar to carry out his own disturbed fantasies, in hopes of ruining the master’s reputation once and for all.
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A Cat in the Brain (1990) Trailer [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-22
Top Cast
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Lucio Fulci
Dr. Lucio Fulci
David L. Thompson
Professor Egon Schwarz
Jeoffrey Kennedy
Officer Gabrielli
Malisa Longo
Katya Schwarz
Paola Cozzo
Nurse Lilly
Shillett Angel
Filippo the Producer
Brett Halsey
Human Monster
Robert Egon
Himself / Second Monster
Ria De Simone
Sopran
Sacha Darwin
Woman in the Oven
Annie Belle
Nightmare Victim
Marco Di Stefano
Nightmare Victim
Lubka Lenzi
Nightmare Victim
Jessica Moore
Nightmare Victim
Paul Müller
Nightmare Victim
Maurice Poli
Nightmare Victim
Vincenzo Luzzi
Man with Chainsaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio Fulci, Giovanni Simonelli, Antonio Tentori
- Original Score
- Fabio Frizzi
- Original Title
- Un gatto nel cervello
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Executive Cine TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucio Fulci
Lucio Fulci, Giovanni Simonelli, Antonio Tentori
Fabio Frizzi
Alessandro Grossi
Vincenzo Tomassi
Antonio Lucidi, Luigi Nannerini
Department Leadership Roster
Fabio Frizzi
Original Music Composer
Antonio Lucidi
Producer
Luigi Nannerini
Producer
Lucio Fulci
Director
Lucio Fulci
Screenplay
Giovanni Simonelli
Screenplay
Antonio Tentori
Screenplay
Alessandro Grossi
Director of Photography
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cat in the Brain
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What is A Cat in the Brain about?
The master of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci, stars as... Lucio Fulci, a filmmaker with a reputation for gruesome horror films. His body of work has started to plague his mental state, and he is haunted by the grotesque set-pieces his mind has conjured up during his career. His psychiatrist, Egon Schwarz, uses a hypnotised Fulci as an avatar to carry out his own disturbed fantasies, in hopes of ruining the master’s reputation once and for all.
Who directed A Cat in the Brain?
A Cat in the Brain was directed by Lucio Fulci.
Who stars in A Cat in the Brain?
The principal cast of A Cat in the Brain includes Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson, Jeoffrey Kennedy, Malisa Longo, Paola Cozzo.
When was A Cat in the Brain released and how long is it?
A Cat in the Brain was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for A Cat in the Brain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Cat in the Brain was composed by Fabio Frizzi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Cat in the Brain?
A Cat in the Brain holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).