A thrill-a-minute… a shiver-a-second!
Film Synopsis
The Black Cat (1941) focuses on an unsuspecting realtor who arrives at an isolated estate expecting a routine business transaction, only to find himself surrounded by relatives eager to inherit a vast fortune. As hidden passageways, conflicting motives, and a succession of unsettling events deepen the mystery, every member of the household becomes a potential suspect. Blending old dark house mystery, comedy, and horror, the film examines greed, deception, and suspicion through a light-hearted interpretation inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s short story.
The Black Cat Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2019 | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2026 | Universal DVD-R-0/US 2014 | Universal DVD-1/US 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Gary D. Rhodes | ||||
| Stills Gallery | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Scream Factory’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror Collection, Volume 3” box set with Tower of London (1939), Horror Island (1941) and Man Made Monster (1941); and contains a 12-page illustrated booklet.
- Umbrella’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror: Monsters & Curiosities” box set. It contains a 100-page booklet and ten art cards.
- Universal’s “Vault Series” DVD-R contains no extras.
- Universal’s DVD is included in the “Universal Horror Classic Movie Archive” box set with Horror Island (1941), Man Made Monster (1941), Night Monster (1942) and Captive Wild Woman (1943).
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Collector’s guide
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| Editions | |
|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Gary D. Rhodes Scream Factory BD |
| Stills Gallery Scream Factory BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer Scream Factory BD |