The Curse of the Cat People
1944, English. Directed by Gunther von Fritsch & Robert Wise.
A tender tale of terror!
Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Curse of the Cat People is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gunther von FritschDirector
- Robert WiseDirector
- Simone SimonGhost of Irena
- Kent SmithOliver 'Ollie' Reed
- Jane RandolphAlice Reed
- Ann CarterAmy Reed
- Eve MarchMiss Callahan
- Julia DeanJulia Farren
- Elizabeth RussellBarbara Farren
- Erford GagePolice Captain
- Sir LancelotEdward
- Nita HunterCaroler Lois Huggins (uncredited)
- Sarah SelbyCaroler Miss Plumett (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- DeWitt Bodeen
- Budget
- $212K
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The Curse of the Cat People: quick answers
What should I watch before The Curse of the Cat People?
Watch Cat People (1942) first.
Is The Curse of the Cat People worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Curse of the Cat People?
The Curse of the Cat People runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Curse of the Cat People have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Curse of the Cat People. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Curse of the Cat People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Curse of the Cat People yet.
Which OTT platform is The Curse of the Cat People on?
The Curse of the Cat People is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Curse of the Cat People?
If you liked The Curse of the Cat People, try Before I Wake, No Such Thing, Celia.
Who directed The Curse of the Cat People?
The Curse of the Cat People (1944) was directed by Gunther von Fritsch and Robert Wise and stars Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph.