A man’s obsession with a black cat unleashes a spiral of cruelty and paranoia in 1960s New Orleans.
THE BLACK CAT
A mentally unbalanced man is obsessed with the idea that a black cat is possessed. He tortures and kills it. Later, he comes to believe that the cat has returned from the dead to kill him.
Quick Answer
The Black Cat is a 1966 American horror film directed by Harold Hoffman about a mentally unbalanced man whose obsession with a black cat leads to torture, death, and haunting paranoia.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your Poe adaptations with a side of Southern sleaze, The Black Cat delivers—complete with obsession, sadism, and a one-eyed feline haunting New Orleans. Not for the faint of heart or the cat fancier.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Harold Hoffman
- Writers
- Edgar Allan Poe, Harold Hoffman
- Release
- 1966
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Set in New Orleans, the film leans into its Louisiana roots for a moody, decadent vibe.
This is a psychotronic film, blending psychological torment, sadism, and surreal touches for an off-kilter horror experience.
Based on Poe’s short story, the film adapts his themes of guilt, obsession, and supernatural revenge.
The protagonist’s mental unraveling and cruelty make for a disturbing, unpredictable central figure.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Man tortures and kills a black cat
Apparent supernatural return of the cat
Torments the man's psyche and sanity
New Orleans, Louisiana
Questions from the Vault
When was The Black Cat released? +
The Black Cat was released in 1966.
Who directed The Black Cat? +
The Black Cat was directed by Harold Hoffman.
How long is The Black Cat? +
The Black Cat has a runtime of 73 minutes.
What genre is The Black Cat? +
The Black Cat is a horror film.
Where can I watch The Black Cat? +
You can watch The Black Cat on SassyFlix.
