The Val Lewton Collection (RKO Pictures, 1942-1946). Laserdisc Album Cover. Lewton's Psychological Thrillers
Quoting from the album cover:
". . . the landmark series of nine chillers released between 1942 and 1946 comprise this boxed set. "Cat People" brilliantly opened the cycle and immediately established the trademarks of the Lewton film: a literate screenplay, a strong visual approach with a heavy reliance on shadowy lighting, and an atmosphere of tension and menace that was always implied, never explicit. Believing that things unseen or imagined are scarier than any palpable manifestation, Lewton discarded the standard formula of mad scientists and terrifying monsters in favor of subtle, at times poetic, explorations into man's fear of the unknown. Despite their often lurid titles and promotional campaigns, these richly textured psychological thrillers quickly attracted the attention of leading critics of the day who lauded Lewton for his innovative contribution to the genre. After five decades, this remarkable group of films, originally intended as mere B programmers, continues to seduce viewers and have a lasting influence on filmmakers around the world."
The Val Lewton Collection (RKO Pictures, 1942-1946). Laserdisc Album Cover. Lewton's Psychological Thrillers
Quoting from the album cover:
". . . the landmark series of nine chillers released between 1942 and 1946 comprise this boxed set. "Cat People" brilliantly opened the cycle and immediately established the trademarks of the Lewton film: a literate screenplay, a strong visual approach with a heavy reliance on shadowy lighting, and an atmosphere of tension and menace that was always implied, never explicit. Believing that things unseen or imagined are scarier than any palpable manifestation, Lewton discarded the standard formula of mad scientists and terrifying monsters in favor of subtle, at times poetic, explorations into man's fear of the unknown. Despite their often lurid titles and promotional campaigns, these richly textured psychological thrillers quickly attracted the attention of leading critics of the day who lauded Lewton for his innovative contribution to the genre. After five decades, this remarkable group of films, originally intended as mere B programmers, continues to seduce viewers and have a lasting influence on filmmakers around the world."