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HarryCanyon 01-27-2010 03:53 PM

Cat People (1982).
 
Highly underrated, sexy and alluring remake of the 1942 horror masterpiece is one of the most underrated horror movie remakes ever. This one has a great score from Giogio Morodor (The Neverending Story and Scardace) and David Bowie with terrific performances by Malcom Mcdowell, Natasha Kinsky, John Heard and Annete O'Toole.

HarryCanyon 01-28-2010 10:56 AM

And you think it's inferior to the 1942 classic?

neverending 01-28-2010 01:48 PM

The two films are very different. The only thing similar is the theme. I wouldn't call the 1982 film a remake at all. I enjoy them both. I'd say the 1942 film has a higher stature of the two films for its masterful understatement.

What I enjoy the most of the 1982 film are the African segments.

jenna26 01-28-2010 02:37 PM

I'm pretty sure I have seen this, but I actually don't remember much about it at all.
I love the subtlety of the original, I think its a beautifully done film.

Adding this one to my Netflix queue so I can compare the two.

Straker 01-28-2010 03:40 PM

Haven't seen this in a good few years. I remember the lighting being impressive and there being some great shots scattered throughout. On the down side I also remember it all being a bit camp and cringeworthy at times. Might be being a bit harsh though, I'll try and give it another watch in the next few weeks. Definatley remember it being visually impressive either way.

newb 01-28-2010 04:10 PM

saw it when it first came out.....don't remember much ...cept a naked Natasha Kinsky walking around through most of it.

I guess it was pretty good then.

ManchestrMorgue 01-28-2010 09:01 PM

They are both great films, but as Neverending said, they are alike in theme only.

Personally, I thought Nastassia Kinski was quite attractive and bush was fine.


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