The Black Cat
Il gatto nero
“Between dreams & nightmares... between reality & fantasy... lies the terror of”
Synopsis
When a horror film based on the same source material as Suspiria and Inferno goes into production, the evil witch the story is based upon manifests herself and not only begins to terrorise the actress set to portray her on screen, but reveals plans to wreck havoc and bloodshed throughout the world.
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The Black Cat (1989) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Cozzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Cozzi
- Original Score
- Vince Tempera
- Original Title
- Il gatto nero
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- World Picture, 21st Century Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Cozzi
Luigi Cozzi, Daria Nicolodi, Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas De Quincey
Vince Tempera
Piero Bozza
Lucio Lucidi
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Cozzi
Director
Piero Bozza
Editor
Daria Nicolodi
Writer
Luigi Cozzi
Screenplay
Donatella Cazzola
Costume Design
Vince Tempera
Original Music Composer
Lucio Lucidi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Cat about?
When a horror film based on the same source material as Suspiria and Inferno goes into production, the evil witch the story is based upon manifests herself and not only begins to terrorise the actress set to portray her on screen, but reveals plans to wreck havoc and bloodshed throughout the world.
Who directed The Black Cat?
The Black Cat was directed by Luigi Cozzi.
Who stars in The Black Cat?
The principal cast of The Black Cat includes Florence Guérin, Urbano Barberini, Caroline Munro, Brett Halsey, Luisa Maneri.
When was The Black Cat released and how long is it?
The Black Cat was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Cat was composed by Vince Tempera.
Is The Black Cat based on a book or true story?
The Black Cat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas De Quincey".