Cat People

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

Apr 2 1982 R 1h 58m
Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

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.

Plot

The Cat People originated way back in time, when humans sacrificed their women to leopards, who mated with them. Cat People look similar to humans, but must mate with other Cat People before they transform into panthers. Irene Gallier was raised by adoptive parents and meets her older brother Paul for the first time since childhood. We follow brother and sister - who seem to be the only ones of their kind left.

Written by

DeWitt Bodeen, Alan Ormsby, Paul Schrader

Directed by

Paul Schrader

Cast

Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Pictures LLC, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

4 nominations total

Trailers
Cat People Official Trailer #1 - Ed Begley Jr. Movie (1982) HD
Cat People (1982) (TV Spot)
Cat People (1982) - Trailer HD 1080p
Scores
# of Votes
25,065
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA