Cat People (1982)

othervoice1 · 12-20-2007, 11:09 PM

I see this is getting released on HD-DVD this week - I actually have never seen this- can any of you give me an idea if this is a film worth buying or just renting? Also any thoughts any of you have on this movie.

fattyjoe37 · 12-20-2007, 11:27 PM

I would say rent it.

MorallySound · 12-21-2007, 12:45 AM

It's good. Not great. If you're a Malcolm McDowell fan, then I'd say buy it. If you're not a McDowell fan, rent it.

Lucio Romero · 12-21-2007, 01:12 AM

I would say just get the normal special edition which retails for around $10 at most online stores, no need to spend an extra $10 for the HD release. It's an OK movie but the extras make it worth buying, they're pretty interesting. Also Nastassja Kinski makes it worth buying as well

LUCIO!!!!

12-21-2007, 04:50 AM

Personally, I think Cat People is a must own. Both versions (30s & 80s).

Grim · 12-21-2007, 05:11 AM

I love this movie. Kinski naked in hd is a plus as well. Go for it!

eric_angelus · 12-21-2007, 05:49 AM

One of my all time favorites. Personally I think this is one of the best remakes ever. The movie is just gorgeous to look at, plus it has some really well done effects sequences, an outstanding score, and really solid performances. The standard DVD has way more special features than the packaging leads you to believe. If I had an HD player, this release would probably be one of my first purchases.

Erick H. · 12-21-2007, 05:58 AM

One of the few remakes that I think stands on it's own as a solid movie.Great soundtrack,too.I think the standard discs sound mix is WAY too low,though.

Copyboy · 12-21-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by eric_angelus

One of my all time favorites. Personally I think this is one of the best remakes ever. The movie is just gorgeous to look at, plus it has some really well done effects sequences, an outstanding score, and really solid performances.

Couldn't have said it better. I also think it's one of the most erotic movies ever made. The movie exudes sex even when there's no on-screen display of nudity or sexuality.

JW77 · 12-22-2007, 01:53 AM

If you're a fan of early 80s horror (American Werewolf, Howling, The Thing, etc.) then you'll probably enjoy it.

And, yeah, Nastassja Kinski going all-out naked in HD definitely makes it a must-buy in my work.

12-22-2007, 05:52 AM

Pretty good, but I would go with the cheaper SD version.

The Chaostar · 12-22-2007, 09:13 AM

True story: First time in my life I jerked off it was with Nastassia Kinski in that film. I have fond memories. Will purchase.

DVD-fanatic-9 · 12-22-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric_angelus

One of my all time favorites. Personally I think this is one of the best remakes ever. The movie is just gorgeous to look at, plus it has some really well done effects sequences, an outstanding score, and really solid performances.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erick H.

One of the few remakes that I think stands on it's own as a solid movie.Great soundtrack,too.

I completely agree with both.

But it's not really a scary movie. Be prepared for that. It's very much like The Hunger and Argento's Jenifer.

DrHerbertWest · 12-22-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chaostar

True story: First time in my life I jerked off it was with Nastassia Kinski in that film. I have fond memories. Will purchase.

Best post EVAR.

Workshed · 10-25-2009, 07:12 AM

As a big fan of Tourneur's 1942 classic, I've always wondered about Paul Schrader's remake. Tonight, I decided to pull the trigger and wish I hadn't. This fell flat for me.

Yes, Kinski is a talented and alluring actor, and the story was fleshed out, so to speak, but more amounted to less here. And while I appreciated Shrader's nods to the original (the prostitute's high-heeled, late-night walk; the bus jump-scare, among others), this just went on and on. Plus, the bus bit fell very flat--the "hiss" or the scare happened long after the visual, which was relatively representative of the film as a whole. The parts were there, but they never seemed to be in sync.

Great transformation effects, however, and I was a little surprised they got away with some of the leopard scenes, especially in the first hotel. And good God, Malcolm McDowell

Spoiler:

eating a strip of his own viscera?

Wow.

12-20-2007, 11:09 PM	#1
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12-21-2007, 12:45 AM	#3
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12-21-2007, 01:12 AM	#4
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12-21-2007, 05:11 AM	#6
Grim HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,277	I love this movie. Kinski naked in hd is a plus as well. Go for it! __________________ AIM: MrGrim132002

12-21-2007, 05:49 AM	#7
eric_angelus Testacular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 1,906	One of my all time favorites. Personally I think this is one of the best remakes ever. The movie is just gorgeous to look at, plus it has some really well done effects sequences, an outstanding score, and really solid performances. The standard DVD has way more special features than the packaging leads you to believe. If I had an HD player, this release would probably be one of my first purchases. __________________ "You gotta be quick...you gotta be quick with me...I'm from Erie, PA!" On Facebook The reason I'm in debt

12-20-2007, 11:27 PM	#2
fattyjoe37 HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WA Posts: 1,503	I would say rent it.

12-21-2007, 04:50 AM	#5
Noto Guest Posts: n/a	Personally, I think Cat People is a must own. Both versions (30s & 80s).

12-21-2007, 05:58 AM	#8
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,436	One of the few remakes that I think stands on it's own as a solid movie.Great soundtrack,too.I think the standard discs sound mix is WAY too low,though.

12-22-2007, 01:53 AM	#10
JW77 Support Halliburton Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Korova Milk Bar Posts: 2,369	If you're a fan of early 80s horror (American Werewolf, Howling, The Thing, etc.) then you'll probably enjoy it. And, yeah, Nastassja Kinski going all-out naked in HD definitely makes it a must-buy in my work. __________________ "There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others." -- Harry J. Anslinger, first commissioner of the United States Bureau of Narcotics

12-22-2007, 05:52 AM	#11
Livingdead102 Guest Posts: n/a	Pretty good, but I would go with the cheaper SD version.

12-22-2007, 09:13 AM	#12
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	True story: First time in my life I jerked off it was with Nastassia Kinski in that film. I have fond memories. Will purchase. __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

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