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Cat People
🎬 Movie

Cat People

1982 · 118 min Horror Thriller
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Paul Schrader

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Nastassja Kinski

Nastassja Kinski

Irena Gallier

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Paul Gallier

John Heard

John Heard

Oliver Yates

Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole

Alice Perrin

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Female

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

Joe Creigh

Scott Paulin

Scott Paulin

Bill Searle

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Det. Brandt

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Ron Diamond

Detective Ron Diamond

Lynn Lowry

Lynn Lowry

Ruthie

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