Cat People (1982)

They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.

• Fantasy
• Horror

After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.

Rating

6 / 10 (601 votes)

Release date

April 2, 1982

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

English

Director

Paul Schrader

Status

Released