# Cat People (1942)

> A lonely Serbian artist's fear of inherited monstrosity turns marriage, desire, and jealousy into an atmosphere of shadowy uncertainty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15115

## Facts

- Runtime: 73 min
- Genres: Mystery, Horror, Romance
- Director: Jacques Tourneur
- Cast: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt, Henrietta Burnside, Alec Craig, Eddie Dew
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034587/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, brooding, claustrophobic, classic horror night, film noir marathon

## Synopsis

A haunting tale of love and fear where passion may unleash a primal curse.

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