Cat People (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: La marca de la pantera, A Marca da Pantera, La féline, El beso de la pantera, Kattfolket, Kissaihmiset, I agriogata, Ljudi mačke, Párducemberek, Il bacio della pantera, Ludzie-koty, A Felina, Kedi kiz, Katzenmenschen
Director: Paul Schrader
Writer: Alan Ormsby, DeWitt Bodeen, Paul Schrader
Summary
Cat People is a 1982 erotic thriller directed by Paul Schrader, notable for being a remake of the classic horror film of the same name from 1942. Set in New Orleans, the film explores themes of desire, transformation, and the darker aspects of human nature. It's a blend of fantasy, horror, and eroticism, focusing on the Gallier siblings who carry a curse that turns them into deadly jungle cats during moments of intense passion. The movie is distinguished by its unique premise and Schrader's characteristic dark, psychological storytelling.