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This set contains two classic horror films from producer Val Lewton. The first of several interesting horror films by producer Val Lewton, CAT PEOPLE was innovative in its style. Joining Lewton's artistic sense and mastery of atmosphere with Jacques Tourneur's directing talent, the film created fear in its audience precisely by not showing too much. This restraint and emphasis on psychological tension rather than physical violence would go on to influence later horror directors. While the story at the heart of the film is rather odd, it is told in a very eloquent and effective manner. Irena Dubrovna (Simone Simon) is a young, Serbian artist living in New York City. When she meets Oliver Reed (Kent Smith), a somewhat bland American, she falls in love and gets married. But their marriage hits the rocks when she becomes consumed with the belief that she is the victim of a curse. According to Irena, the curse will make her turn into a deadly panther the minute she becomes emotionally aroused. In an effort to fix their problems, Oliver seeks psychiatric counseling for his beautiful and tormented young bride. But talking about her problems may only make them worse. CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE: In this excellent, eerie sequel to Jacques Tourneur's CAT PEOPLE, a widower, Oliver Reed (Kent Smith), the father of the introverted six-year-old Amy (Ann Carter) remarries. Lonely and curious, Amy begins to explore her late mother's life and discovers her maternal bloodline is cursed. In her dreams she visits her alluring but devilish mother (Simone Simon) and learns her people become panthers when their blood is aroused. In addition Amy makes friends with Julia (Julia Dean), an elderly actress who lives in a spooky old Victorian next door, and begins competing for her affection with Julia's real daughter, Barbara (Elizabeth Russell). Director Robert Wise's debut (codirected with Gunther von Fritsch) concentrates on childhood fantasy more than suspense and horror. A haunting film nonetheless, CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE, with its ethereal dream sequences, is beautifully chilling.Product Identifiers
UPC0053939724424
eBay Product ID (ePID)46941992
Product Key Features
ActorSimone Simon
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleCat People / Curse of the Cat People
DirectorJacques Tourneur
FormatDVD
Release Year2005
GenreHorror, Horror/Suspense
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleSimone Simon
Release Date20051004
Film CountryUSA
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- 17. Dez. 2015
Slinky Simone
Compared against the 1982 remake with Nastassia Kinski, the original "Cat People" may seem like slow going, but once you acclimate to it's slinky pace and noir style, it more than holds its own, and in fact is a much more even and consistent film than its spawn (in which gorgeous art direction, and Kinski's haunting presence, were both undermined by gratuitous gore and gross-out gimmickry). The 1942 film is presented here in a pristine transfer complete with subtitles and good DVD extras that include a phone-in commentary by the Cat Woman herself, Simone Simon! She rightly regards the film as a treasure. The film is well-cast, well filmed and beautifully lit, with a couple of avant grade sequences and effects (I don't want to spoil anything so I'll leave them as a surprise). It's almost more of a psychodrama than either a horror or monster movie, since we're never sure how much of "the curse" is real and how much exists only in Irena's mind. So it sometimes gets a bad rap for not being scarier. But if you don't go in with that expectation, you'll recognize it as a masterwork of eerie suspense. Included on the same disc is the sequel that's not REALLY a sequel, the misleadingly-titled "Curse of the Cat People", in which (spoiler alert!) the now-dead Irena returns in the form of a ghost to comfort her former husband's new daughter. The child is dreamy and introspective and prone to inventing imaginary friends, so naturally when she starts talking about Irena, she is not believed, which only intensifies further her relationship with the (now benevolent) ghost. Like it's predecessor, it's another psychodrama with supernatural overtones, only in this case, the menace and suspense are supplied not by Cat People or even Irena's ghost, but by some spooky neighbors. The dotty old mother, an ex theater actress, also supplies most of the film's comic relief, but her daughter (who played Irena's "sister" in a walk-on in the first film) is chillingly unnerving, brimming as she is with lethal jealousy for anyone who can captivate the mother who refuses to recognize her. For my money, these are two great films, beautifully restored and perfect for your next rainy day under the covers!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Aug. 2020
Engrossing original with a lighter sequel.
The Cat People is an engrossing film with imaging that leads you through the film to its fateful ending. Curse of the Cat People re-unites the characters in a fantasifull way through the heroines interaction with an introverted child. Not as engrossing as the original but still entertaining.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Sep. 2021
Great quality film, very entertaining!
The quality of the film is excellent, just as I remember from years ago! The packaging was new and received it as promised.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Mai. 2021
A great one/two punch!
It was well-acted. The plot was good. The suspense was there from beginning to end. Everything about these movies is great.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 10. Jan. 2023
Classic old movies.
I like Val Lewton . The movies are black and white and eerie . Most of the scary stuff is not shown it is left for you to imagine . I am a big Val Lewton fan .Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 25. Aug. 2021
The Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People
I find them a change from the usual , classic movies , for a view of something engaging.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 18. Sep. 2022
Good movies
Good product, good movies, had to write something to post the review.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 04. Feb. 2023
good buy
DVD is in great conition.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Jan. 2018
Fantastic
We love old sci fyBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 28. Mär. 2022
Original Cat People & Sequel
Exited to have found these! Thanks!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
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