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HORROR . 1981 . 1h 32m . 6.1/10

The Black Cat_

"When you hear this cat breathing down your neck… start praying… before you finish your Amen… you're dead!"

Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.

Starring Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck
6.1/10
Rating
1h 32m
Runtime
1981
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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When you hear this cat breathing down your neck… start praying… before you finish your Amen… you're dead!

Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.

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Cast
Patrick Magee stars as Prof. Robert Miles in The Black Cat.
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Year context
The Black Cat was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious loca...
The Black Cat is a Horror film with a runtime of 1h 32m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (138 votes)

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What is The Black Cat about?
Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.
How long is The Black Cat?
The Black Cat has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in The Black Cat?
The cast of The Black Cat includes Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck, Al Cliver, Dagmar Lassander.
What is the rating of The Black Cat?
The Black Cat has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 138 votes on TMDB.

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Horror
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