Cast for Cat People: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt. Cast for Curse of the Cat People: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph, Ann Carter, Eve March, Julia Dean, Elizabeth Russell, Erford Gage, Sir Lancelot. At head of title on container: A Val Lewton horror double feature. First work originally released as a motion picture in 1942; second work in 1944. Special features (both films): optional audio commentary by author Greg Mank; audio interview excerpts of Simone Simon; theatrical trailers. "Presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition"--Container.
Contents:
Cat People / RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. presents ; music by Roy Webb ; director of photography, Nicholas Musuraca ; edited by Mark Robson ; produced by Val Lewton ; written by DeWitt Bodeen ; directed by Jacques Tourneur (1942, 73 min.) -- The curse of the Cat People / RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. presents ; director of photography, Nicholas Musuraca ; music by Roy Webb ; edited by J.R. Whittredge ; produced by Val Lewton ; screenplay by DeWitt Bodeen ; directed by Gunther V. Fritsch and Robert Wise (1944, 70 min.).
Summary:
Cat People: A woman fears that an ancient curse will be transform her into a panther if aroused to passion, anger, or jealousy. The Curse of the Cat People: A young girl creates an imaginary friend, based on a picture of her father's long-dead first wife.
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