Cat People
Seen it?1982 | 118 min | Fantasy, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Ginger Snaps, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 189K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Schrader
- Nastassja KinskiIrena Gallier
- Malcolm McDowellPaul Gallier
- John HeardOliver Yates
- Annette O'TooleAlice Perrin
- Ruby DeeFemale
- Ed Begley Jr.Joe Creigh
- Scott PaulinBill Searle
- Frankie FaisonDet. Brandt
- Ron DiamondDetective Ron Diamond
- Lynn LowryRuthie