Cat People (1982)

Release date: 1982-04-02
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Paul Schrader
Production Co: RKO Pictures, Universal Pictures
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Rating: 6.2/10
Length: 1h 58min

Storyline

The Cat People originated way back in time, when humans sacrificed their women to leopards, who mated with them. Cat People look similar to humans, but must mate with other Cat People before they transform into panthers. Irene Gallier was raised by adoptive parents and meets her older brother Paul for the first time since childhood. We follow brother and sister - who seem to be the only ones of their kind left.

Plot Keywords

sexuality, oral sex, love triangle, incest, human sacrifice, panther, tied to a bed, female full frontal nudity, bondage, female rear nudity, jealous woman, virgin, black panties, bra removing, girl stripped down to panties, female nudity, female frontal nudity, male full frontal nudity, dissection, brother sister incest

Short Review

Schrader takes himself very seriously, but after "Cat People," there's no reason the public should perceive him as anything greater than an exploitation director with delusions of grandeur.