Cat People
Mystery • 1942 • 1 hr 13 min
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Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt
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A cracking thriller where your sympathies are with the 'monster'.
Builds great atmosphere and teases intriguing lore in favor of focusing on “human” melodrama that scratches the surface of a feminist story.
Deals with alienation and repression in a very unique way that drives the characters to do and say things you wouldn’t normally see in 1942
Some solid atmospheric creepiness and a mildly tawdry plot make it a decent watch, even though the first half is pretty ho-hum.
Great noir atmosphere. Not really spooky, but has a few unnerving moments supported by careful lighting design.
Although handsomely filmed, ultimately plays out pretty mild. Simon and Randolph were good. Maybe more jump of gnarling?
Everything was either outdated or surprising modern but regardless it's a great noir film. I fell so hard for the main character too.
Some efficient, spooky storytelling, but not much else.
Surprisingly solid, charming and umpredictable.
Fascinating example of symbolic shot composition in the black and white era. Haunting and memorable.
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