Cat People

1982 · Directed by Paul Schrader

After years of separation, Irena and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans in this erotic tale of the supernatural. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat -- and the zoo curator is drawn to her. Soon, Irena's brother will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they turn into predatory jungle cats.

drama fantasy horror

Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Annette O'Toole, Nastassja Kinski, Frankie Faison, John Heard, Ray Wise, Ed Begley Jr., John Larroquette, Marco St. John, Scott Paulin

Rating: 6/10 from 391 votes