Cat People (1982) The Most Beautiful Horror Movie EVER Made

[@lindabowen103]

The opening prologue depicting the ancient desert landscape of the title shapeshifting Cat People is a visually stunning set piece;gorgeous pre digital matte paintings by Albert Whitlock & David Bowie's sensual humming of the Cat People myth

[@thehood-nv7xl]

it truly is a beauty film, some scenes are just burned into my memory due to their beauty, the use of natural lighting shadows and colors truly elevated this film into a work of art

[@johnrenneysboneyardcinema]

Thanks for watching. I'm the same I think the production design is a benchmark for what can be done with pure talent and a passion for cinema. Such a beautiful looking movie. Thanks again.

[@moviesmerica]

Great perspective. I’ve loved this movie ever since I saw it as a kid in the 80s.

[@RossCompose]

I LOVE the Giorgio Moroder score! Also the visual look, gorgeous.

[@Roo408]

I'm obsessed with the movie

[@johnrenneysboneyardcinema]

Thanks for watching. I know how you feel, its been part of my life for a long time this one, so much creativity and artistry going on it, always great to meet a another fan of this beautiful movie. Thanks again.

[@Roo408]

@@johnrenneysboneyardcinema it's artistry and erotism and it's music are out of this world , thank you

[@moondra3481]

You keep reviewing /analyzing my favorite movies I love this!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤. Another fantastic soundtrack that I have in my collection.

[@johnrenneysboneyardcinema]

Moroder's soundtracks for Cat People and American Gigolo are great, two great movies by Schrader. Such a visually stunning director and he picks interesting collaborators for his scores, love the Bowie vocals too! Cat People is one of my favourites as well, so much cinematic style going on in everything from the camera angles to the amazing costumes. It was one of the main influences on me to start wanting to study film and understand how some films look and feel so different. Schrader became one of my all times favs :)

[@sharkfintech5893]

​@johnrenneysboneyardpictures And let's not forget Stevie Ray's absolutely luscious licks & fills on the gee-tar !!! 🎸 🎶🎵

[@moondra3481]

@@sharkfintech5893 I will never forget that man 😍😍😍😍😍

[@sharkfintech5893]

@moondra3481 💛❤️ I believe Morodor also handled the _Scarface_ soundtrack. With due respect to the acting of Al Pacino et al, Oliver Stone's writing, and Brian De Palma's directing, that movie simply wouldn't have been the same without its iconic music. Both the film & its soundtrack have withstood the test of time.

[@moondra3481]

@@sharkfintech5893 completely agree..same can be said with Midnight Express. But it's Cat People that still gives me Goosebumps whenever I hear it💓

[@hagengilbert8102]

Thanks, I'll check it out!!

[@aquaticborealis4877]

Wonderful film. Has a mesmerizing atmosphere

[@johnrenneysboneyardcinema]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, the atmosphere just draws you in, mesmerizing is a great word to describe it, so well paced. Beautiful movie. Thanks again.

[@PeterSmith-go9ef]

Great review, I have admired this film since first seeing it on it`s cinematic release. The combination of set design, photography, editing, and soundtrack, was masterfully integrated and aligned to his own sensibility by Schrader. There is a scene where the camera passes over the Zoo Keepers bedside table, one of the books on it is John Nathan`s biography of Yukio Mishima, I thought after seeing the film that Schrader , or Nagisa Oshima, would be the perfect director to make a film of one of his literary works, little hoping for the utterly original and innovative film biography he would go on to make. "Mishima A Life In Four Chapters" and "Cat People" are my favourite Schrader films, they share so many layers and textures of creative sensibility. Schrader is for me the most truly original and regenerative member of the "Brat Pack" a criminally underrated director, as this is an unjustly neglected masterpiece. Many thanks.

[@willlyon7129]

One of my favorite underrated horror movies.

[@soupful]

Loved the movie have it on bluray, music was great and cast of John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Malcolm McDowell & Nastassia Kinski.

[@marlondeason4806]

Having recently watch both the 1982 film and the original 1942 version I think this was a masterful work of cinema but 'show don't tell' isn't always great advice. Some scenes are completely visceral such as the leopard attack on the zookeeper and work well. However, I think the picture was too ambitious with the special effects and could have used a lighter touch.

[@aaronegea8279]

Omg ! And you have to see the cinematography excerpts in the the dvd . ( when they dyed the serpent ) . Amazing , . and they show the zoo it’s actually a set . And the panther it’s an animatronic figure . ( love it ) . My FAVORITE movie .

[@johnrenneysboneyardcinema]

Thanks for watching. Me too. The sheer skill and craft of everyone involved is astonishing. Beautiful movie.

[@aclark903]

Good vid, but I can't believe you didn't make any reference to the original Cat People, which is a masterpiece in its own right.

[@johnrenneysboneyardcinema]

Thanks for watching. I totally understand your feelings. I only mention it once as one of the Universal remakes along with The Thing, because Tourneur’s or Lewton’s film whichever way you look at it lol Stands alone. For me the basis for comparison other than the films’ title and the swimming pool scene is very slight. The two films are both masterpieces in their own way, but in my mind very different. But in the future, I am currently writing a review of Tourneur’s work I’m a big fan of ‘I walked with a Zombie’ and especially ‘Night of the Demon’ I grew up watching Val Lewton’s movies and all the old horror stuff. Great filmmaker. I hope that explains as I’m a big fan of both movies and don’t want to insult the original lol Thanks again.