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1942 · 73 min · NR

Cat People

Directed by Jacques Tourneur · Mystery, Horror, Romance

Cat People (1942) is a Mystery film, directed by Jacques Tourneur set in New York City during the 1940s. It runs 73 minutes and is rated NR.

A psychological horror, with a tense tone. Themes of isolation run throughout.

Composer
Roy Webb
Cinematography
Nicholas Musuraca
Cast
Simone SimonKent SmithTom ConwayJane RandolphJack HoltHenrietta BurnsideAlec CraigEddie Dew

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Isolation
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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