# Cat People (1982)

> A sensual New Orleans horror fantasy follows reunited siblings whose ancient leopard lineage turns desire into a lethal transformation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3469

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror
- Director: Paul Schrader
- Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee, Ed Begley Jr., Scott Paulin, Frankie Faison
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083722/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: sensual, brooding, eerie, late night horror viewing, 1980s horror marathon

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