Cat People (1982)

Directed by Paul Schrader

Cat People movie poster

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.

Genre: Thriller, Horror

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: John Bailey · Composer: Giorgio Moroder · Editors: Jacqueline Cambas, Jere Huggins, Ned Humphreys · Production Design: Ferdinando Scarfiotti

Production: Universal Pictures

Budget: $12.5M

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