A Cat in the Brain
"Hitchcock invented the thriller… Fulci perfected it!"
Originally released in 1990. A Cat in the Brain is a horror/comedy film. directed by Lucio Fulci.
Starring Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson, and Jeoffrey Kennedy
Synopsis
The master of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci, stars as... Lucio Fulci, a filmmaker with a reputation for gruesome horror films. His body of work has started to plague his mental state, and he is haunted by the grotesque set-pieces his mind has conjured up during his career. His psychiatrist, Egon Schwarz, uses a hypnotised Fulci as an avatar to carry out his own disturbed fantasies, in hopes of ruining the master’s reputation once and for all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (153 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lucio Fulci
as Dr. Lucio Fulci
David L. Thompson
as Professor Egon Schwarz
Jeoffrey Kennedy
as Officer Gabrielli
Malisa Longo
as Katya Schwarz
Paola Cozzo
as Nurse Lilly
Shillett Angel
as Filippo the Producer
Brett Halsey
as Human Monster
Robert Egon
as Himself / Second Monster
Ria De Simone
as Sopran
Sacha Darwin
as Woman in the Oven
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Executive Cine TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Cat in the Brain about?
The master of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci, stars as... Lucio Fulci, a filmmaker with a reputation for gruesome horror films. His body of work has started to plague his mental state, and he is haunt...
Who directed A Cat in the Brain?
A Cat in the Brain was directed by Lucio Fulci.
How long is A Cat in the Brain?
A Cat in the Brain has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was A Cat in the Brain released?
A Cat in the Brain was released on August 8, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Cat in the Brain?
The main cast of A Cat in the Brain includes Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson, Jeoffrey Kennedy, Malisa Longo, Paola Cozzo.
Is A Cat in the Brain worth watching?
A Cat in the Brain has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 153 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.