Cat People (1942)
She knew strange, fierce pleasures that no other woman could ever feel!
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Romance
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: December 5, 1942
Cast
- Simone Simon - Irena Dubrovna Reed
- Kent Smith - Oliver Reed
- Tom Conway - Dr. Louis Judd
- Jane Randolph - Alice Moore
- Jack Holt - The Commodore
- Henrietta Burnside - Sue Ellen (uncredited)
- Alec Craig - Zookeeper (uncredited)
- Eddie Dew - Street Policeman (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Dunne - Mrs. Plunkett (uncredited)
- Dot Farley - Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Roy Webb
Cinematography: Nicholas Musuraca
Editing: Mark Robson
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Srpski
Budget: $134,000
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Body Horror and Body Deformation, Urban Legends and Mysterious Myths, Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Body Horror and Transformation, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
jealousy, love triangle, cat, zoo, transformation, canary, swimming pool, film noir, curse, black and white, val lewton, folklore, fear of intimacy, unconsummated marriage, turned into animal
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cat People about?
- A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
- Who directed Cat People?
- Cat People was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
- Who stars in Cat People?
- Cat People stars Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt, Henrietta Burnside.
- How long is Cat People?
- Cat People has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Cat People?
- Cat People is a Mystery, Horror, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Cat People?
- Cat People had a budget of $134,000.
- How much did Cat People gross?
- Cat People grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Cat People produced?
- Cat People was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cat People?
- The themes of Cat People include: Body Horror and Body Deformation, Urban Legends and Mysterious Myths, Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Body Horror and Transformation, Supernatural Horror and Terror.