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6.4
/10
1,594 Ratings

CAT PEOPLE

Directed by Paul Schrader
United States, 1982
Fantasy, Horror, Erotica, Thriller
  • 118118 minutes

Synopsis

In this sensual horror tale, Irena Gallier (Nastassia Kinski) has a dark family secret, one that resurfaces dramatically when she reconnects with her estranged brother Paul (Malcolm McDowell) in New Orleans: that when sexually aroused, they turn into predatory jungle cats.

Synopsis

In this sensual horror tale, Irena Gallier (Nastassia Kinski) has a dark family secret, one that resurfaces dramatically when she reconnects with her estranged brother Paul (Malcolm McDowell) in New Orleans: that when sexually aroused, they turn into predatory jungle cats.