Cat People (DVD, 2002)

This is a very atmospheric movie. In the audio commentary extras the director said that it shouldn't have been named CAT PEOPLE (I forgot the reason it was)because it has little to do with the original CAT PEOPLE. It does have a few nods to the original but it is not a remake of it. It is very gothic and the music enhances the dark mood of the film. I especially enjoyed the song sung by David Bowie at the end of the film.

This movie stands by itself and I reiterate that it is not a remake of the original CAT PEOPLE. It is not your mother's or grandmother's CAT PEOPLE, it is very different and has a very different story. I enjoyed the extras and lush scenery. I also enjoyed the conflict and resolution that Natassia Kinski portrays.

CAT PEOPLE is an entertaining sexy/horror/thriller starring Nastasja Kinski (Tess) and Malcolm MacDowell (A Clockwork Orange). Both actors star as brothers who've been away from each other for some time. Irena (Kinski) does not know (or doesn't want to know) that she has the curse of the cat people and that sooner or later her "other" self will rise. Her Brother (McDowell) makes sure that she knows their incestuous roots and effectively plays the baddie in the picture. CAT PEOPLE moves at a nice pace and features some cool special effects by make up veteran Tom Burman. There are some gory scenes but these are few yet graphic. Kinski gives a great performance and looks absolutely hot in her totally naked scenes.
The DVD features a decent dolby 5.1 mix and a cool behind the scenes documentary.
All in all, a great purchase from E-Bay and a "must-see" movie fans of 80's horror. As a final note, for those interested in checking out more on CAT PEOPLE make sure you get FANGORIA issue # 18!

I think that the soundtrack itself sends chills down the back of my neck.The setting was beautiful(New Orleans) and also brief appearances by now veteran actors. The movie itself really scared the crap out of me as a child,so thats part of the reason I like it. Also, one of my favorite actors, Malcolm McDowell(Clockwork Orange) was a major player. Oh, let's not forget the seductively hottt! Nastassia Kinski, daughter of Klaus Kinski, a horror film icon. She embodies the role of a naive woman-child, stuck in a confusing and troubling time of self-discovery and the secret that haunts her family history. Two Thumbs up!

I had looked all over for this movie and to find it so easily and in new condition was more than I had hoped for. This is such an awesome movie and David Bowie has some really classic hits in here that move you even more after seeing the movie. It's eloquent and dramatic without being over done, the kind of love story even guys will enjoy. It's surreal, beautiful and haunting.

It was a very atmospheric film and Natasha Kinski was velvet. David Bowie's song was great. I don't see Natasha Kinski in enough movies. I saw the original Cat People and this is a great heir to the genre.

I have been trying to find tis title to rent but it wasn't available any where in my area. I purchased it and am very happy wiith my purchase.

Great movie, kinda dated but it has a good story line and the special effects are really good. The leading lady is quite attractive and seems quite comfortable in the buff (LOL).

this is a well done movie, keeps you in suspense as to the ending . I personally loved it ... all the characters were good in the part they played .

DEAR SIR,
I BOUGHT THE MOVIE , CAT PEOPLE, BECAUSE,FIRST OF ALL , I ADMIRE THE ACTING OF MALCOLM MACDONALD, AND LOVE THE APPEARENCE AND CALMNESS OF ACTRESS NATASSIA KINSKY.{ AND HER BEAUTIFUL BODY }
THE ERRIE SETTING OF NEW ORLEANS, AND THE ACTING OF THE VETERINARY DOCTOR, WHO AT FIRST, DOESN,T BELIEVE THE NON-SENSE THATS TAKING PLACE, BUT HE,S LEARNING, LITTLE BY LITTLE OF THE OCCULT WORLD, WHICH I THINK MAKES A FANTASTIC BACK GROUND FOR ALL THATS TAKING PLACE, IN THE CLASSIC MOVIE.
THE RUSTIC BACKGROUND OF NEW ORLEANS, WITH ITS UP TO DATE, EVERY DAY PEOPLE MAKES THE CONFRONTATION OF NEW AND OLD AWE, AND SHOCKING, LIKE PEOPLE AND THE UNBELIEVABLE JUST MIGHT BE LURKING, BEHIND THE NEXT TREE, OR CLUMP OF BUSHES, VERY FRIGHTENING MOVIE, BUT ITS ONE OF MY BEST ...
REGARDS, R.P.