Question: Who wrote the film that a 1982 American erotic horror film directed by Paul Schrader was loosely based on and was  a 1942 horror film produced by Val Lewton?

Related documents: [0]  [DOC] Cat People is a 1942 horror film produced by Val Lewton and directed by Jacques Tourneur. DeWitt Bodeen wrote the original screenplay, which was based on Val Lewton's short story "The Bagheeta", published in 1930. The film stars Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph and Tom Conway. [END] 
[1]  [DOC] Cat People is a 1982 American erotic horror film directed by Paul Schrader. It stars Nastassja Kinski and Malcolm McDowell; John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee, Ed Begley, Jr., Scott Paulin, and Frankie Faison play supporting roles. Jerry Bruckheimer served as executive producer. Alan Ormsby wrote the screenplay, basing it loosely on the story by DeWitt Bodeen, the screenwriter for the original "Cat People" (1942). Giorgio Moroder composed the film's score, including the theme song, which features lyrics and vocals by David Bowie. [END]  
Answer: DeWitt Bodeen
DeWitt Bodeen