The Black Cat
Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!
Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer
Produced by Universal Pictures
A pre-code horror thriller steeped in satanic ritual, psychological torment, and architectural menace, where honeymooners stumble into a house of dark secrets and devil worship.
After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
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Is The Black Cat scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.
Is The Black Cat easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does The Black Cat end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Black Cat violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is The Black Cat sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Black Cat
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Black Cat
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Black Cat, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Black Cat, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Black Cat, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
