# The Curse of the Cat People (1944)

> A lonely child's imaginary friendship with a dead woman and an isolated actress transforms a nominal horror sequel into a poetic study of childhood imagination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17380

## Facts

- Runtime: 70 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Horror
- Director: Robert Wise, Gunther von Fritsch
- Cast: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph, Ann Carter, Eve March, Julia Dean, Elizabeth Russell, Erford Gage
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036733/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, eerie, tender, classic film night, family discussion

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