Cat People (1942)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:box_office $4 million
gptkbp:budget $134,000
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Nicholas_Musuraca
gptkbp:cultural_impact considered a classic of horror cinema.
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Jacques_Tourneur
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Mark_Robson
gptkbp:features a memorable score.
gptkbp:filming_location Los Angeles, California.
gptkbp:follows a woman who fears she will turn into a panther.
gptkbp:genre gptkb:fantasy
gptkb:horror
gptkbp:has_cameo a panther.
gptkbp:has_rating 7.0/10 on IMDb
100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
85% on Metacritic.
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:Curse_of_the_Cat_People
gptkbp:has_theme the fear of the unknown.
the duality of human nature.
the struggle between love and fear.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cat People (1942)
gptkbp:influenced subsequent horror films.
gptkbp:influenced_by The Cat People (1942) novel
gptkbp:inspired the term 'cat person'.
gptkbp:is_available_on DVD.
Blu-ray.
streaming platforms.
gptkbp:is_cited_in film studies.
academic papers on film.
discussions of female representation in film.
discussions of psychological horror.
horror film retrospectives.
gptkbp:is_notable_for its strong female lead.
its atmospheric cinematography.
its influence on the horror genre.
its innovative use of sound.
gptkbp:is_part_of Val Lewton horror cycle.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Roy_Webb
gptkbp:notable_for its psychological horror elements.
its themes of sexuality and fear.
its use of shadows and lighting.
gptkbp:premiered_on The Strand Theater.
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Val_Lewton
gptkbp:released 1942-12-17
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Cat_People_(1982)
gptkbp:runtime 73 minutes
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Kent_Smith
gptkb:Simone_Simon
gptkb:Tom_Conway
gptkb:Julia_Faye
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:De_Witt_Bodeen
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cat_People_(Putting_Out_Fire)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4