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The Curse of the Cat People

  • 19441944
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.5K
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Ann Carter, Julia Dean, and Simone Simon in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
The young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed befriends her father's dead first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.The young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed befriends her father's dead first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.The young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed befriends her father's dead first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Gunther von Fritsch
    • Robert Wise
  • Writer
    • DeWitt Bodeen(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Simone Simon
    • Kent Smith
    • Jane Randolph
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Gunther von Fritsch
    • Robert Wise
  • Writer
    • DeWitt Bodeen(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Simone Simon
    • Kent Smith
    • Jane Randolph
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 108User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
    Trailer

    Photos43

    Ann Carter and Simone Simon in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Julia Dean and Elizabeth Russell in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Ann Carter and Julia Dean in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Eve March and Jane Randolph in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Simone Simon in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Ann Carter and Simone Simon in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Ann Carter and Julia Dean in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Ann Carter in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Kent Smith in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Simone Simon in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
    Simone Simon in The Curse of the Cat People (1944)

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    Simone Simon
    Simone Simon
    • Ghost of Irenaas Ghost of Irena
    Kent Smith
    Kent Smith
    • Oliver 'Ollie' Reedas Oliver 'Ollie' Reed
    Jane Randolph
    Jane Randolph
    • Alice Reedas Alice Reed
    Ann Carter
    Ann Carter
    • Amy Reedas Amy Reed
    Eve March
    Eve March
    • Miss Callahanas Miss Callahan
    Julia Dean
    Julia Dean
    • Mrs. Julia Farrenas Mrs. Julia Farren
    Elizabeth Russell
    Elizabeth Russell
    • Barbara Farrenas Barbara Farren
    Erford Gage
    Erford Gage
    • Police Captainas Police Captain
    Sir Lancelot
    Sir Lancelot
    • Edwardas Edward
    Charles Bates
    Charles Bates
    • Jackas Jack
    • (uncredited)
    Linda Bieber
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Joel Davis
    Joel Davis
    • Donald Milleras Donald Miller
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Delmer
    Joan Delmer
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Gloria Donovan
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Edmund Glover
    Edmund Glover
    • Card Playing Guestas Card Playing Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Nita Hunter
    • Lois Hugginsas Lois Huggins
    • (uncredited)
    Delos Jewkes
    Delos Jewkes
    • Caroleras Caroler
    • (uncredited)
    Sarah Selby
    Sarah Selby
    • Miss Plumett - Caroleras Miss Plumett - Caroler
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Gunther von Fritsch
      • Robert Wise
    • Writer
      • DeWitt Bodeen(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Although this sequel to Cat People (1942) is said to have nothing to do with the original film, in reality it is a continuation in the sense that the same actors (Kent Smith & Jane Randolph) play the same characters (Oliver Reed & Alice Moore) who fell in love at the end of the previous film. They are here married and have a daughter. Also, Irina (Simone Simon), who was the first Mrs. Reed, plays a prominent part in this story. However, this film has nothing whatsoever to do with the "cat people" of the original movie, nor with any curse.
    • Goofs
      The photograph Amy finds in the drawer is seen in close-up to be a portrait of Irena. In long shots, however, it looks more like a wedding picture with one person in white and another in black standing side-by-side.
    • Quotes

      Oliver 'Ollie' Reed: She could almost be Irena's child.

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film Review: Robert Wise (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Reuben Ranzo
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Sung by Sir Lancelot

    User reviews108

    Review
    Top review
    Intriguing and haunting
    Curse of the Cat People is an intriguing tale, beautifully filmed in a style that bears more resemblance to a Grimms fairytale 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. I have not seen Cat People and, possibly, aspects of the history of the demise of Irena would be clearer having seen the original. The expectation of a "horror" film with the suggestive title is also misleading. If you are looking for horror you will need to look elswhere. This is ultimately a surprisingly sensitive and uniquely haunting film that would appeal on many levels.
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    • JOHN_REID
    • Mar 8, 2003

    FAQ12

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    • Is "The Curse of the Cat People" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amy and Her Friend
    • Filming locations
      • 900 West Adams Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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