CAT PEOPLE (1942) Stars Simone Simon. Val Lewton's first impact in the horror film genre, and what an impact! A strange web of mystery, wonderfully photographed with shocks and mounting dread. Extras include documentary, commentary by historian Greg Mank, interview with director Jacques Tourneur and more!
CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE (1944) The Val Lewton classic fantasy! An intriguing tale, beautifully filmed in a style that bears more resemblance to a Grimm’s fairy tale than horror, with a mesmerizing performance from Ann Carter. This is her film and she is strong and convincing in the role. The exploration of the insecurity of the child coupled with a troubled relationship with her father is fascinating. The expectation of a "horror" film with the suggestive title is also misleading. This is ultimately a surprisingly sensitive and uniquely haunting film that would appeal on many levels.
