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The Black Cat
A black cat is a cat with black fur. Black Cat(s) or The Black Cat(s) may also refer to: Places *Black Cat (Washington, D.C. nightclub) *Black Cat Bar, a bar in San Francisco, California *Black Cat Tavern, a bar in Los Angeles, California Military * Consolidated PBY Catalina, an American flying boat nicknamed Black Cat when painted black during World War II * Black Cat (aircraft), an American B-24 bomber aircraft in World War II * Black Cats (Royal Navy), the Royal Navy's helicopter display team * Black Cat Squadron, a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force * 13th Armored Division (United States) or The Black Cats, a division of the U.S. Army in World War II * National Security Guards or Black Cats, a counter-terrorism force in India * Black Cat group, a counter-insurgency militant group in Sri Lanka 1989-1993 Literature * "The Black Cat" (short story), by Edgar Allan Poe * ''The Black Cat'' (Canadian magazine), a 1970 Canadian fantasy magazine * ''The Black Cat'' (US mag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Cat
A black cat is a domestic cat with black fur that may be a mixed or specific breed, or a common domestic cat of no particular breed. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) recognizes 22 cat breeds that can come with solid black coats. The Bombay breed is exclusively black. All-black fur pigmentation is slightly more prevalent in male cats than female cats. Most black cats have golden irises due to their high melanin pigment content. In popular myths, witches are believed to be associated with black cats. Coat Any cat whose fur is a single color, including black, is known as a "solid" or "self". A "solid black" cat may be coal black, grayish black, or brownish black. Most solid-colored cats result from a recessive gene that suppresses the tabby pattern. Sometimes the tabby pattern is not completely suppressed; faint markings may appear in certain lights, even on a solid black cat. A cat having black fur with white roots is known as a "black smoke". Black cats can also "rust" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martha Grimes
Martha Grimes (born May 2, 1931) is an American writer of detective fiction. She is best known for a series featuring Richard Jury, a Scotland Yard inspector, and Melrose Plant, an aristocrat turned amateur sleuth. Biography Grimes was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William Dermit Grimes, Pittsburgh's city solicitor, and June Dunnington, who owned the Mountain Lake Hotel in Western Maryland, where Martha and her brother spent much of their childhood."Martha Grimes Biography" encyclopedia.com, accessed October 12, 2019 Grimes earned her B.A. and M.A. at the and did postgraduate work at the |
The Black Cat (Masters Of Horror)
"The Black Cat" is the eleventh episode of the second season of ''Masters of Horror'', directed by Stuart Gordon from a screenplay by Gordon and Dennis Paoli. It was broadcast on Showtime on January 19, 2007. The DVD was released on July 17, 2007. Plot The story has the great horror author Edgar Allan Poe (Jeffrey Combs) suffering from writer's block and short on cash, tormented by a black cat that will either destroy his life or inspire him to write one of his most famous stories. The 1843 short story of the same name by Poe is woven in with fictional happenings and details from his life. Opening credits sequence The episode's opening credits (after the series' credits) feature several of Irish artist Harry Clarke's celebrated early 20th-century illustrations for Poe's stories. See also *Edgar Allan Poe in popular culture External links *Masters of Horror: "The Black Cat" Set Visit UGOJeffrey Combs, Star of "The Black Cat" UGOReview UGO Ugo is the Italian form of Hugh, a wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Evil Eyes
''Two Evil Eyes'' (Italian: ''Due occhi diabolici'') is a 1990 anthology horror film written and directed by George A. Romero and Dario Argento. An international co-production of Italy and the United States, ''Two Evil Eyes'' is split into two separate tales, both based largely on the works of Edgar Allan Poe: "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar", directed by Romero and starring Adrienne Barbeau; and " The Black Cat", directed by Argento and starring Harvey Keitel, which blends a number of Poe references into a new narrative. Both of the tales were filmed and take place in contemporary Pittsburgh. Prior to ''Two Evil Eyes'', Romero and Argento had worked together on '' Dawn of the Dead'' (1978). Plot "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar" 40-year-old Jessica Valdemar visits Steven Pike, her elderly husband's lawyer, with some paperwork for Mr. Pike's approval. Pike sees that Jessica's 65-year-old husband, Ernest Valdemar, who is dying from a terminal illness, is liquidating a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of Terror
''Tales of Terror'' is a 1962 American International Pictures horror film in colour and Panavision, produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson, and Roger Corman, who also directed. The screenplay was written by Richard Matheson, and the film stars Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, and Basil Rathbone. It is the fourth in the so-called Corman-Poe cycle of eight films largely featuring adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories and directed by Corman for AIP. The film was released in 1962 as a double feature with ''Panic in Year Zero!''. Plot Three short sequences, based on the following Poe tales, are told: " Morella", " The Black Cat" (which is combined with another Poe tale, "The Cask of Amontillado"), and "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar". Each sequence is introduced via voiceover narration by Vincent Price, who also appears in all three narratives. "Morella" When Lenora Locke travels from Boston to be reunited with her father in his decrepit and cobwebbed mansion, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Cat (2007 Film)
''Black Cat'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam action thriller film written and directed by Vinayan and starring Suresh Gopi and Meena in lead roles. The film also features Mukesh, Karthika, Rajan P Dev, Indrans, Harisree Ashokan, Jagadeesh, Nedumudi Venu, Ashish Vidhyarthi and Thilakan in supporting roles. Plot The story is about Black, a fisherman who is loved by all in his village even though a mentally ill person. He is also the security of Tharakan Muthalali, a famous marine food exporter and is cared for by his daughter Blessy, who values Black's friendship. Caesar and George Washington are his two supportive friends who were also Tharakan's securities. Varkechan, Tharakan's brother, is not at all happy with Black's eating styles and rebuked him once for eating in his house. Black continues his childish behaviour and is called by Caesar to accompany Pathrose Moopen to have more food. Later Tharakan receives a call from Prabhul Kumar from Mumbai regarding the arrival of his daught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Green (film Director)
Rob Green is a film director, producer, editor and screenwriter. Biography He is most notable for '' The Bunker'' and the drama-horror-thriller ''House''. He works currently on his upcoming project, the history science fiction film ''Gladiators v Werewolves: Edge of Empire''. Filmography * '' The Black Cat'' (1995) * '' The Trick'' (1997) * '' The Bunker'' ( 2001) * ''House'' (2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ...) References External links * Living people Year of birth missing (living people) American film directors American male screenwriters American film editors American film producers {{US-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Cat (1991 Film)
''Black Cat'' () is a 1991 Hong Kong action film directed and produced by Stephen Shin. The film stars Jade Leung as Catherine who accidentally kills a truck driver. After escaping trial, she is captured by medics who insert a "Black Cat" chip into her brain putting her under the complete control of the American CIA. The CIA makes her into a new CIA agent known as Erica. Director Stephen Shin originally wanted the film to be a straight remake of Luc Besson's film '' La Femme Nikita'' but couldn't after Disney purchased the rights for an American remake. Critics compared the film unfavorably to ''La Femme Nikita''. Jade Leung won the award for Best Newcomer at the 11th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in the film. A sequel titled ''Black Cat 2: The Assassination of President Yeltsin'' was released in 1992. Production Director Stephen Shin originally wanted to make the film a straight remake of Luc Besson's film '' La Femme Nikita'' but stopped after rights to a remake in the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urbano Barberini
Urbano Barberini Riario Sforza Colonna di Sciarra (born 18 September 1961), best known as Urbano Barberini or sometimes Urbano Barberini Sforza, is an Italian actor. He is also a translator, theater producer and artistic director. He is fluent in Italian and French languages and is mostly known for starring or appearing in many horror, fantasy and drama films, including the cult classic ''Dèmoni'' (''Demons''). His most recognized role in the English-speaking countries was in his work in Dario Argento's film ''Opera'' though in the English dubbing, his voice was replaced with another actor's deeper voice. The only DVD that retains his original voice on the English dub is the UK release from Arrow Films. Filmography *''Windsurf - Il vento nelle mani'' (1984) - Luca Stella *'' Dario Argento's World of Horror'' (1985) - Himself *'' Il diavolo sulle colline'' (1985) *''Dèmoni'' (1985) - George *'' La vita di scorta'' (1986) *''Otello'' (1986) - Cassio *''Until Death'' (1987) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Cat (1981 Film)
''The Black Cat'' ( it, Black Cat: Gatto nero) is a 1981 Italian horror film directed by Lucio Fulci. Biagio Proietti co-wrote the screenplay with Fulci. It starred Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, Al Cliver, David Warbeck, and Dagmar Lassander. The film is based loosely on the 1843 story of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe, and uses the violent style that typified the director's later career, following films like ''Don't Torture a Duckling'' (1972). Plot Strange things are happening in a small English village, beginning when a man driving a car suddenly encounters a strange black cat in the back seat and, through the mesmerizing stare, the cat causes the man to crash his car into a lamp post, killing him. The black cat travels back to its home, a rambling old house occupied by Robert Miles, a morbid and hostile former college professor of the supernatural who is reputed to be a medium. Professor Miles lives alone except for his equally hostile black cat, and spends his time maki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balraj Sahni
Brigadier Balraj (born Balasegaram Kandiah) was a senior commander of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Early life Balraj was the fifth and youngest child of Kandiah and Kannagias. He received his primary education in Kokkuthoduwaai (in Mullaitheevu district) and his secondary education in Pulmoddai (in Trincomalee district). After he passed his O levels, his parents wanted to send him to university; however, due to civil unrest throughout the country they were unable to do so. Balraj was fluent in Tamil, Sinhala and English. Although none of his siblings joined the Tamil Tigers, some of his nephews and nieces did. Personal life At the suggestion of Velupillai Prabhakaran (who trusted Balraj), Balraj married Varathaa (a relative of Prabhakaran). The marriage was difficult, and the couple soon separated. Varathaa later died of a snake bite, emotionally affecting Balraj despite their estrangement. LTTE As a student, Balraj was recruited by the People's Liberation Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Cat (1941 Film)
is a 1941 American comedy horror and mystery film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Basil Rathbone. The film was a hybrid of style: being inspired by comedy "old dark house" films of the era as well as the 1843 short story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. It stars Basil Rathbone as Montague Hartley, the head of a greedy family who await the death of Henrietta Winslow (played by Cecilia Loftus) so that they can inherit her fortune. When she is found murdered, an investigation begins into who might be the culprit. Alongside Rathbone and Loftus, the film's cast includes Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford, and Bela Lugosi. Initially set to start filming in January 1941, the film was delayed twice with the script being re-written by comedy writers Robert Lees and Frederic I. Rinaldo and having some last minute cast changes. It officially began filming on February 17 and finished filming on March 10. It was released to lukewarm reviews from ''The Hollywood Reporter'', ''The F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
