A Cat in the Brain(1990)
Un gatto nel cervello
Hitchcock invented the thriller… Fulci perfected it!
A Cat in the Brain 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.
A Cat in the Brain (1990) is a horror and comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci, released on August 8, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson, Jeoffrey Kennedy and Malisa Longo. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Lucio Fulci
- Writers:
- Giovanni Simonelli, Antonio Tentori, Lucio Fulci
- Producers:
- Luigi Nannerini, Antonio Lucidi
- Cinematographer:
- Alessandro Grossi
- Composer:
- Fabio Frizzi
- Production:
- Executive Cine TV
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Status:
- Released
A Cat in the Brain (1990) Trailer
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A Cat in the Brain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucio Fulci
as Dr. Lucio Fulci
David L. Thompson
as Professor Egon Schwarz
- Jeoffrey Kennedy
Jeoffrey Kennedy
as Officer Gabrielli
Malisa Longo
as Katya Schwarz
Paola Cozzo
as Nurse Lilly
- Shillett Angel
Shillett Angel
as Filippo the Producer
Brett Halsey
as Human Monster
- Robert Egon
Robert Egon
as Himself / Second Monster
Ria De Simone
as Sopran
- Sacha Darwin
Sacha Darwin
as Woman in the Oven
Annie Belle
as Nightmare Victim
Marco Di Stefano
as Nightmare Victim
Key crew
Directed by Lucio Fulci, written by Giovanni Simonelli, Antonio Tentori and Lucio Fulci, produced by Luigi Nannerini and Antonio Lucidi.
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A Cat in the Brain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 158 ratings.
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A Cat in the Brain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Cat in the Brain online?
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A Cat in the Brain (1990) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Shudder Apple TV channel, Troma NOW, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Cat in the Brain?
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The main cast of A Cat in the Brain (1990) includes Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson, Jeoffrey Kennedy, Malisa Longo and Paola Cozzo. The film was directed by Lucio Fulci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Cat in the Brain released?
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A Cat in the Brain was released on August 8, 1990 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is A Cat in the Brain worth watching?
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A Cat in the Brain (1990) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Cat in the Brain?
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Yes. The official A Cat in the Brain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.