Cat People coming to 4K

Cat People releases on a 4K Blu-ray Combo Pack August 30th from Scream Factory. If there was a category for movies I watched on HBO over and over again as a teenager it would be in there for sure. This 1982 film left a lasting impression even if I couldn’t remember all the details. None of us could forget Nastassja Kinski though in a role that pushed the limits of seductive horror.

It’s time to unleash our primal animal nature and succumb to the unbridled cravings for a generous dose of suspense, unspeakable desire and old-fashioned thrills when CAT PEOPLE COLLECTOR’S EDITION comes in a 4KUHD™+Blu-ray™ combo pack from SCREAM FACTORY. Special features include a new 4K scan from the original camera negative and special bonus content.

I am not sure I have watched this film since its 1982 release, and was surprised at the familiar faces that are in it. Actors who at the time were probably new to me like John Heard (the dad from Home Alone) , Ed Begley Jr. Annette O’Toole, and Ruby Dee. Seeing them in a classic like this adds to the cool factor.

The story of Cat People is still creepy. It is certainly not one to sit down and watch with the whole family – even the adults. I have mentioned before that the 80s were different. Should I have watched this as a young high schooler? Maybe not. At the same time, if it was on TV we watched it. Or maybe that was just my house.

The 4K version looks pretty decent. Some of the darker scenes still felt a little grainy, but overall it was crisp and sounded great. I hope that more of these classic films get released on 4K disc so that we don’t forget about them.

• Product reviewed on the following equipment:
• DENON AVR-S720W 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver
• SAMSUNG QLED Q70T Series – 4K UHD Dual LED Quantum
• SAMSUNG UBD-M8500/ZA 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player

DISC 1 (UHD):
· NEW 2022 4K Scan of the original camera negative in Dolby Vision (HDR 10 compatible)
· Audio Commentary with director Paul Schrader

DISC 2 (Blu-ray):
· NEW 2022 4K scan of the original camera negative
· Audio Commentary with director Paul Schrader
· More Than A Remake – an interview with director Paul Schrader
· Unleashing The Animal Within – an interview with actress Nastassja Kinski
· Making Memories – an interview with actress Annette O’Toole
· Caging the Animal – an interview with actor John Heard
· Reconnecting with Cat People – an interview with actor Malcolm McDowell
· Cat Fight – an interview with actress Lynn Lowry
· Composing A Cult Classic – an interview with composer Giorgio Moroder
· Cat People: An Intimate Portrait
· On the Set with Paul Schrader
· Filmmaker Robert Wise On The Producer Of The Original Cat People, Val Lewton
· Special Makeup Effects by Tom Burman
· A look at the film’s Matte Paintings
· Original Theatrical Trailer & TV Spot
· Photo Galleries – Photos from the Film, Production Art and Posters