The Black Cat (1934)
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Side Ratio : 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Producer : No
MPAA score : NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.5 ounces
Merchandise mannequin quantity : USMD9213918DVD
Director : Edgar G. Ulmer
Media Format : NTSC
Run time : 1 hour and 6 minutes
Launch date : January 3, 2013
Actors : Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi
Studio : Common Studios
ASIN : B009AGEY98
Nation of Origin : USA
Variety of discs : 1
Bill –
Pure terror, and evil!
This is an almost forgotten horror classic featuring Boris Karloff and Bela Logosse. Outstanding futuristic set design, great dramatic acting, a solid script.
Martin Pennock –
Great horror classic
Great classic movie. Karloff and Legosi at their best!
Chaz Roach –
Amazingly accomplished film
It’s what got me into watching horror movies. A great example of how you can create mood and atmosphere and real suspense just from the script and the location and the power of the acting with Karloff and Lugosi.The scariest way for a person to rise out of bed in the middle of the night I’ve ever seen.And it’s a Pre-Code code– I caught an interview with Rob Zombie where he marveled over what this movie got away with.Not to mention that it’s only about an hour and change.
Professor Hosquith –
The only thing the film shares with the Poe story is the name
I bought DVDs of two movies at the same time, both called The Black Cat, this one from 1934, and another film of the same name from 1941, intentionally to compare them. Both released by Universal Pictures. The rest of this review relates only to the 1934 version. The film has great atmosphere, although the plot isn’t impressive. Some of the characters’ motivations don’t make a lot of sense. If you look close you may see a cat dart through a scene, but the film really has nothing to do with the Edgar Allen Poe story. Karloff and Lugosi both give good performances, but they are limited by the unimpressive script. At one point in the story, the servant of one of the leads seems to “switch sides,” suddenly following the orders of the rival character, for reasons never adequately explained.A good portion of the budget for the film must have gone into the extravagent sets, which seem quite overdone based on the use they were put to.
Judy –
The creepiest movie ever made! (That’s a good thing)
If you like disturbing, creepy movies with great cinematography and no gore, this is for you. I had seen this movie on TV and then bought the disc for my adult son for Christmas because I knew he would enjoy it. This stars Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, but not in their traditional horror film roles as Frankenstein and Dracula. This is a well-made artistic horror movie, not the campy garbage you so often see. Get this, watch it with the lights out, and be prepared to be creeped out. Bwwwaaaahhhhh!
horrorwriter61 –
An obscure psychological horror gem!
Hatred, fear, phobias, and revenge. Starring Boris Karloff and bela Lugosi, both at the top of their game. For those who enjoy gothic horror, German expressionism set design, and art deco-inspired set decoration, this is the movie that combines them all into one truly creepy, moody, atmospheric film. Highly recommended.
Kindle Customer –
JAUNDICED VIEW OF A MASTERPIECE’S PRESENTATION
Just my own dislike of wide-sceen format, with its noticeable distortions (e.g. the Universal globe icon; the shape of heads) and its Band-aid-strip version of reality, disinclines me to rate this masterpiece higher.
Notary Sojac –
A riveting horror story, with two superb stars and great sets!
Not to be confused with any other movie of the same name, this is a memorable horror film, with Art Deco sets, a Black Mass, a villain possibly modeled at least in part on the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, and of course with probably the best pairing of two horror greats, Bela Lugosi and (as he is listed here, with no first name) Karloff. This is a Universal Vault Series DVD, and is complete and uncut, unlike earlier DVDs that omitted a key sequence. The print quality is quite good for such an old film.
Amazon Customer –
Great classic