Review of Cat People (1982) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 18 Oct 2001
At least in Kinski you can see why Schrader thought Cat People might work. Her feline eyes are part of it, but it’s the mystery behind them, especially in the second half, that almost redeems the project.
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This review of Cat People (1982) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 18 Oct 2001.
Cat People has generally received mixed reviews.
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