The Black Cat

There has been a recent renaissance of older horror movies, being given the Bluray treatment.  Many of these films have not been thought of for years, but recently Arrow Films has resurrected several lesser known classics and gvien the first class treatment.  The first film I laid eyes on was a classic from Lucio Fulci, called The Black Cat.  The Black Cat is an adaptation of an Edgar Allen Poe short story.  The movie was originally released in 1981, but has just recently been released on Bluray.

As you would imagine, this movie looks dated, but remember it was shot in the 80's.  That said, the transfer to Bluray, looks amazing.  The story is about an inspector trying to find out who is murdering the residents of a small English town.  The murders are highly suspicious, because on several counts, there are no signs of forced entry.  Well, if the name of the movie doesn't spoil it for you, I won't either.  All I'll say is that the killer walks on 4 legs.  The movie was somewhat entertaining, but drug on in spots.  I was hoping for some more gore as well, being that it was an Italian horror flick.  This one is for fans of Poe and his wicked mind.

Bottom Line:  Retro-horror making a come back.  Arrow films unearthing some would be classics and giving them the Bluray treatment.  This may not be the best one, of the collection, due to the dragging story line, but still worth a view.

-Ragman is digging checking out retro-horror.