On this day April 2 1982 the erotic horror film Cat People premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Schrader the movie starred Nastassja Kinski Malcolm McDowell John Heard and Annette O'Toole.
A reimagining of the 1942 classic Cat People followed a woman who discovers her connection to a mysterious and deadly family curse. The film combined supernatural elements with sensuality and stylized visuals giving it a unique place in early 80s horror. With a budget of 12.5 million it brought in 21 million at the box office and featured a haunting score by Giorgio Moroder and a standout theme song by David Bowie.
80s insight: David Bowie’s song Cat People Putting Out Fire became one of his most memorable 80s tracks and was later used in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds.
A reimagining of the 1942 classic Cat People followed a woman who discovers her connection to a mysterious and deadly family curse. The film combined supernatural elements with sensuality and stylized visuals giving it a unique place in early 80s horror. With a budget of 12.5 million it brought in 21 million at the box office and featured a haunting score by Giorgio Moroder and a standout theme song by David Bowie.
80s insight: David Bowie’s song Cat People Putting Out Fire became one of his most memorable 80s tracks and was later used in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds.
