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Cat People
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Cat People

1942 · 73 min Mystery Horror Romance
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Jacques Tourneur

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

Simone Simon

Simone Simon

Irena Dubrovna Reed

Kent Smith

Kent Smith

Oliver Reed

Tom Conway

Tom Conway

Dr. Louis Judd

Jane Randolph

Jane Randolph

Alice Moore

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

The Commodore

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Henrietta Burnside

Sue Ellen (uncredited)

Alec Craig

Alec Craig

Zookeeper (uncredited)

Eddie Dew

Eddie Dew

Street Policeman (uncredited)

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Elizabeth Dunne

Mrs. Plunkett (uncredited)

Dot Farley

Dot Farley

Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)

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