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THE CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE (1944)

Oct 31
Fri 2:30, 6:00pm

Dir. Gunther von Fritsch & Robert Wise - 1944 - 70m - Valid for Punch Cards

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  HERE'S A GOTH INFUSED DOUBLE FEATURE WITH CAT PEOPLE (2 MOVIES FOR THE PRICE OF JUST ONE - SEE ONE OR BOTH FOR THE SAME PRICE!).  TWO 1940'S LEGENDARY SPOOKY FLICKS!


Filled with "wonderful atmosphere [and] fine, moody fantasy" (Leonard Maltin), this continuation of 1942's Cat People follows Oliver Reed (Kent Smith), now remarried, living in idyllic Tarrytown, New York, and the father of six-year-old Amy. When Amy becomes withdrawn and speaks of consorting with a new "friend," Oliver worries that she may be under the influence of the spirit of his first wife. Is it just Amy's imagination that has manifested the enigmatic Irena (Simone Simon), who long believed herself to be descended from a race of Cat People?


Directors Gunther V. Fritsch and Robert Wise (making his directorial debut), co-helmed a gothic-laced mix of fantasy and fright so astute it was used in college psychology classes. And producer Val Lewton, given small budgets and lurid, pre-tested film titles by RKO, worked with rising filmmakers to emphasize the fear of the unseen, and turn meager resources into momentous works of psychological terror.


"Often cited as Lewton's most personal film, some even calling it his best, The Curse of the Cat People remains unclassifiable and beguiling, yet supremely human in its understanding of and sympathy for the inner workings of a child's mind." - Brian Eggert, Deep Focus Review


"One of the most beautiful films I have ever seen." - Rob Gonsalves, Rob's Movie Vault


"Gorgeous, atmospheric little fairy tale" - Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Click here to order a special Comté cheese tasting box to enjoy during either screening!

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