Riddle of the Black Cat
Synopsis
The horrifying 150-year-old mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's perverse masterpiece--solved at last! Legendary detective C. Auguste Dupin matches wits with mastermind Prisoner X. After several brutal crimes have been committed, Dupin must reveal whether the perpetrator is an insane victim of the supernatural--or a psychotic genius. Elegant visuals and haunting melodies intertwine to breathe new life into an eerie tale of rotting flesh.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan W. Rinzler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan W. Rinzler, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Score
- Chris Vibberts
- Original Title
- Riddle of the Black Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan W. Rinzler
Jonathan W. Rinzler, Edgar Allan Poe
Chris Vibberts
Dave Sidley
Roger Christian, Lina Dhingra
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Christian
Producer
Jonathan W. Rinzler
Director
Jonathan W. Rinzler
Writer
Lina Dhingra
Producer
Greg Knight
Production Design
Dave Sidley
Editor
Chris Vibberts
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Riddle of the Black Cat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riddle of the Black Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riddle of the Black Cat about?
The horrifying 150-year-old mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's perverse masterpiece--solved at last! Legendary detective C. Auguste Dupin matches wits with mastermind Prisoner X. After several brutal crimes have been committed, Dupin must reveal whether the perpetrator is an insane victim of the supernatural--or a psychotic genius. Elegant visuals and haunting melodies intertwine to breathe new life into an eerie tale of rotting flesh.
Who directed Riddle of the Black Cat?
Riddle of the Black Cat was directed by Jonathan W. Rinzler.
Who stars in Riddle of the Black Cat?
The principal cast of Riddle of the Black Cat includes Not specified.
When was Riddle of the Black Cat released and how long is it?
Riddle of the Black Cat was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Riddle of the Black Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riddle of the Black Cat was composed by Chris Vibberts.