The Curse of the Cat People

Name: The Curse of the Cat People
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Released: 1944
Rating: 64.41
Cast: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph, Ann Carter, Eve March

1944·Movie

1h 10min

Ratings

64/100

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6.7

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About

A tender tale of terror!

Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.

DNA

Genres: Supernatural Drama
Mood: MelancholicHauntingNostalgicTenderSad
Themes: Loss Of InnocenceFamily BondsFriendshipBetrayal
Plot: EscapismMagical FriendshipUnseen CompanionsFantasy And Reality BlendParental NeglectEmotional SupportGrief And Loneliness
Pacing: LeisurelySlow
Narrative: Flashbacks
Dialog: Poetic Language
Character Types: OutcastDreamerOrphan
Time: Past Era1940s
Place: Suburban NeighborhoodFantasy WorldMountainous Terrain
Cinematic Style: Minimalist SetsLong TakesSurreal Imagery
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

Crew

Directed by:

Gunther von Fritsch, Nicholas Musuraca, Robert Wise

Produced by:

Val Lewton

Composed by:

Roy Webb

Cast

Simone Simon

Ghost of Irena

Kent Smith

Oliver 'Ollie' Reed

Jane Randolph

Alice Reed

Ann Carter

Amy Reed

Eve March

Miss Callahan

Julia Dean

Julia Farren

Elizabeth Russell

Barbara Farren

Erford Gage

Police Captain

Sir Lancelot

Edward

Nita Hunter

Caroler Lois Huggins (uncredited)

Sarah Selby

Caroler Miss Plumett (uncredited)

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