The Curse of the Cat People is the sequel to the 1942 film directed by whom
The Curse of the Cat People:  This film, which was then-film editor Robert Wise's first directing credit, is the sequel to "Cat People" (1942) and has many of the same characters. Cat People (1942 film): Cat People is a 1942 horror film produced by Val Lewton and directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Jacques Tourneur