This week, the Bear Cave of Terror looks back over 80 years to discuss one of guest host Rob Staeger's noir horror favorites, Cat People, directed by Jacques Tourneur and released from RKO's horror unit headed by the legendary Val Lewton. We look at this subtle, but inspirational "frugally-budgeted" classic from an era dominated by Universal's Horror line that nevertheless hold its own with a tense atmosphere, clever writing, and some techniques that became horror film staples decades later. We touch on the symbolism, the money-saving tricks that still gave audiences the suspense and thrill of big-budget horror, and even how there could be a queer reading between the "cat person" Irena and the romantic rival, Alice! (Steve also mentions multiple times how much of a slimy jerk that Dr Judd is!) So get your fare ready for a ride on the Lewton Bus,  ...