7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
When a leopard escapes during a publicity stunt, it triggers a series of murders.
Starring: Dennis O'Keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, Isabel Jewell, James Bell (I)Horror | 100% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Returning to the mystery and cinematic allure of big cats, producer Val Lewton takes command of 1943’s “The Leopard Man,” which involves a sleek, black predator and his reign of terror on a New Mexico community. However, the feature isn’t an animal attack endeavor, with the screenplay using the central threat as a way to examine the burden of guilt and the coldness of community, using a serial killer story to hook audiences in before offering them unusual characterizations in a semi-motivated tale of investigation.
The AVC encoded image (1.37:1 aspect ratio) presentation works with very dark imagery in "The Leopard Man," but delineation remains consistent, capturing shadow play and evening attacks without crush issues. Detail is strong, finding facial nuances and textured costuming, which delivers crisp formal wear. Sets are open for inspection, offering a clear read of decoration and creative lighting. Source is in fine condition, without major damage.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix supplies a comfortable listening event, offering strong, detailed dialogue exchanges with minimal age-related issues. Scenes of terror remain stable, without distortive extremes. Scoring is appealingly defined, capturing shifting moods with orchestral support. Instrumentation is satisfactory, with emphasis on the castanets, which offer precise clicks throughout. Sound effects register as intended.
What's most interesting about "The Leopard Man" is the way it was marketed, sold as a creature feature highlighting the wrath of a half-human/half- cat monster, with such a lofty promise extending to the trailer and the poster art. Of course, "The Leopard Man" is not that movie, emerging as more of a mystery concerning the identity of a suspect responsible for such heinous crimes. Thankfully, there's something substantial here to dig into when promotional misdirection wears off.
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