A straight-laced detective tracks a deadly high heel fetishist through the wild world of beatniks.
THE FAT BLACK PUSSYCAT
A detective searches for the killer of three young women. The killer is insane and has a fetish for high heels. The detective is not at home in the world of beatniks which he is forced to investigate
Quick Answer
The Fat Black Pussycat is a 1963 American crime, drama, and horror film directed by Harold Lea about a detective searching for the killer of three young women, who has a fetish for high heels and moves in the beatnik scene.
Programmer's Pick
You know you’re in for a ride when the main clue is a killer’s shoe fetish and the case takes a square detective into the smoky, snapping fingers of beatnik nightlife. This is mid-century exploitation with a side of psychodrama, served up on the fringes.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The film immerses viewers in the countercultural world of beatniks, complete with poets and outsiders.
A distinctive villain whose obsession with high heels drives their deranged spree.
The movie blends crime suspense with sexploitation elements, tapping into 1960s exploitation cinema traditions.
The detective is noticeably out of place in the world he must navigate, ramping up the tension and dissonance.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Murders of young women
Insane killer with high heel fetish
Multiple deaths and fear in the community
Beatnik scene
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Fat Black Pussycat? +
The Fat Black Pussycat was directed by Harold Lea.
How long is The Fat Black Pussycat? +
The film runs for 94 minutes.
What genre is The Fat Black Pussycat? +
It is a crime, drama, and horror film.
Where can I watch The Fat Black Pussycat? +
The Fat Black Pussycat is available to watch on SassyFlix.
