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Old 01-27-2010, 03:53 PM
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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.
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Old 01-28-2010, 10:56 AM
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And you think it's inferior to the 1942 classic?
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Old 01-28-2010, 01:48 PM
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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.
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:37 PM
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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.
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Old 01-28-2010, 03:40 PM
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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.
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Old 01-28-2010, 04:10 PM
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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.
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Old 01-28-2010, 09:01 PM
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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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