Fast paced, atmospheric British version of Lewton's The Cat People. Cat Girl even includes a scene between the protagonist and a caged bird, as in Lewton's film, and an attempt to recreate one of the famous "Lewton walks"; here, in which a ferocious cat woman/leopard pursues a sexual rival through dark alleys and streets via shadowy tracking shots.
While Cat Girl (the credits don't include the "The") never reaches anywhere near the heights of The Cat People, it is surprisingly solid and suspenseful. Well worth a look for fans of 40s and 50s American and British horror.
While Cat Girl (the credits don't include the "The") never reaches anywhere near the heights of The Cat People, it is surprisingly solid and suspenseful. Well worth a look for fans of 40s and 50s American and British horror.