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The Cat o' Nine Tails

Seen it?

1971 | 112 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Halloween or Split, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.

A newsman works with a blind puzzle-solver to uncover a deadly conspiracy linked to a genetic research facility.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dario Argento

  • James FranciscusCarlo Giordani
  • Karl MaldenFranco Arnò
  • Catherine SpaakAnna Terzi
  • Pier Paolo CapponiPolice Supt. Spini
  • Horst FrankDr. Braun
  • Rada RassimovBianca Merusi
  • Aldo ReggianiDr. Casoni
  • Carlo AlighieroDr. Calabresi
  • Vittorio CongiaRighetto (cameraman)
  • Ugo FangareggiGigi the Loser