The Black Cat
Not Rated 1934 • Runtime: 65 Minutes • Horror
An American honeymooning couple is stranded in Hungary and taken in by the enigmatic Dr. Vitus Werdegast, who leads them to the home of the sinister architect Hjalmar Poelzig. As tensions rise between Werdegast and Poelzig—former enemies in war—a chilling tale unfolds involving murder, revenge, satanic rituals, and buried secrets. Based loosely on Edgar Allan Poe’s work, the film blends psychological horror with Expressionist visuals, anchored by chilling performances from Karloff and Lugosi.
| Condition, tape | Good |
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| Condition, case | Good |
| Director | Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Cast | Boris Karloff, Béla Lugosi, David Manners, Julie Bishop, Harry Cording |
| Notes | The Black Cat (1934) was reportedly available on VHS, though detailed records of its release are sparse. It was likely issued by Universal or a licensed distributor during the 1980s or 1990s as part of classic horror or Bela Lugosi-themed collections. No major re-releases, special editions, or promotional variants are widely documented. The film’s VHS version, if available, would have likely featured standard black clamshell or slipcase packaging with vintage poster-style artwork. Due to its short runtime and cult status, the tape may have been bundled with other Universal horror titles or included in collector box sets. |