A Night of Terror begins
Black Cat Horror
The Chinese horror story ​ ends with a cliffhanger.
Actually it's only the terror-tomcat, who asks for slaps.
And it's even not wolf's hour here!
The Ukraine currently bombs the Russian-occupied port in Crimea. ​

I don't know if people still keep up your grandma's superstition about spilt salt here but I have heard that one. I live in Norfolk, England and you'd be surprised how the cat sayings are still used. I've even hear young parents telling their children now. I think it's nice as children love cats.

StevenHC February 20, 2026 12:26 PM
Member since February 16, 2026
I agree. They don't make the black cat an object of terror in this movie because I suppose they wanted a lighter episode amongst the horror. Actually black cats are supposed to be lucky where I live.
That's interesting.
Where do you live? (country/state)
Here it depends, how the black cat crosses your path.
"Schwarze Katze von links nach rechts, bringt was schlecht's".
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(Black cat from left to right, brings something bad.)
"Schwarze Katze von rechts nach links, bringt's."
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(Black cat from right to left, brings it…brings something good).
Complete nonsense, but our maternal grandma believed in it. facepalm
Before I make more fun of our superstitious grandma:
I still throw some salt behind me, whenever someone spills salt. 🧂
That breaks the spell of spilling salt, which is supposed to bring bad luck. ​

I agree. They don't make the black cat an object of terror in this movie because I suppose they wanted a lighter episode amongst the horror. Actually black cats are supposed to be lucky where I live.

StevenHC February 20, 2026 11:45 AM
Member since February 16, 2026
That's good detective work from the Grimm guy. He gives me the creeps a bit with his macabre wanderings but I'm pleased he likes black cats.
Over the years, I got the impression that black cats are somehow more easygoing. ‍​‍​‍​
That's certainly not a scientifically reliable statistic, but even the terror-tomcat is actually just funny
and not malicious. ​

That's good detective work from the Grimm guy. He gives me the creeps a bit with his macabre wanderings but I'm pleased he likes black cats.

Tales of Terror (1962) Movie Script
https://www.scripts.com/script/tales_of_terror_19355
Looking for it, this caught my eye:
Casting call for black cats for "The Black Cat" segment in Tales of Terror.
Hilarious!
Black Cat Auditions in Hollywood (1961) Locations Then and NOW