On This Day: April 2 1982 Cat People Premiered in Theaters

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Apr 2, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: April 2 1982 Cat People Premiered in Theaters.

On this day April 2 1982 the erotic horror film Cat People premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Schrader the movie starred Nastassja Kinski Malcolm McDowell John Heard and Annette O'Toole.

A reimagining of the 1942 classic Cat People followed a woman who discovers her connection to a mysterious and deadly family curse. The film combined supernatural elements with sensuality and stylized visuals giving it a unique place in early 80s horror. With a budget of 12.5 million it brought in 21...

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