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Cat People (1982 film)

"Cat People" is a movie that came out in 1982. It's about people who turn into cats. Specifically, they turn into big, scary, dangerous cats when they get really emotional or sexual.

The main character is named Irena and she's one of these "cat people." She's trying to resist turning into a cat because she doesn't want to hurt anyone. But then she meets a man named Paul who she falls in love with. They start a relationship, but Irena struggles with her cat instincts and worries that Paul will be in danger from her.

There are also other characters in the movie who are either cat people or who are trying to figure out what's going on with them. There's a lot of tension and drama as they all try to navigate this strange and dangerous world of cat people.

Overall, "Cat People" is a spooky and suspenseful movie that explores the idea of people turning into animals under certain circumstances. It's definitely not a movie for little kids, but older kids might enjoy it if they like scary movies.