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Dark Intruder

1965 · Universal Pictures · Dir. Harvey Hart

Police call in occult expert to help solve series of murders.

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Why this status applies

Dark Intruder was released in 1965 as a theatrical feature by Universal Pictures (originally produced as a TV pilot titled 'Black Cloak'). Under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, works first published or registered between 1964 and 1977 are subject to automatic renewal of copyright. Consequently, a manual search for a renewal filing in the 28th year is not required to maintain protection for this era. The film was registered with the US Copyright Office by Universal Pictures Co., Inc. on September 1, 1965, under registration number LP32537. Because it falls within the 1964–1977 window, the copyright was automatically extended to a 95-year term from the date of publication. The film remains under active commercial exploitation, appearing in Universal's 'Vault Series' on DVD and being licensed for television and streaming, confirming the studio continues to assert its rights. The copyright will not expire until January 1, 2061. Note: generated without live web grounding (the grounded research engine was unavailable). Verify the cited sources independently before relying on this determination.
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Supporting facts

  • Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures and Filmstrips 1960-1969 (LC)
  • U.S. Copyright Office Online Database (cocatalog.loc.gov)
  • AFI Catalog of Feature Films
  • David Pierce, Motion Picture Copyrights and Renewals 1950-1959 (for context on subsequent era rules)

Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.