Black Zoo
Seen it?1963 | 88 min | Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
Michael Conrad, owner of a group of strange animals, trains his beasts to obey him, unleashing them on anyone who stands in his way. His wife and mute assistant begin to suspect that they too are becoming part of the black zoo.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Gordon
- Michael GoughMichael Conrad
- Jeanne CooperEdna Conrad
- Rod LaurenCarl
- Virginia GreyJenny Brooks
- Jerome CowanJerry Stengel
- Elisha Cook Jr.Joe
- Edward PlattChief Rivers
- Douglas HendersonLt. Mel Duggan
- Marianna HillAudrey
- Byron MorrowCoroner