Hold onto your seats because “Cat Person,” the wild and gripping thriller that took Sundance by storm, is gearing up for a theatrical release on October 6 through Rialto Pictures. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of disturbing interactions and crossed signals, all wrapped up in a tale that will leave you questioning every twist and turn.
Starring the talented Emilia Jones of “CODA” fame and Nicholas Braun from the acclaimed series “Succession,” “Cat Person” brings to life a couple whose paths collide in ways they could never have foreseen. Directed by Susanna Fogel, the film made a splash at Sundance earlier this year, leaving audiences buzzing with anticipation.
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Based on Kristen Roupenian’s viral short story of the same name, originally published in The New Yorker in 2017, the film explores the dark and enigmatic corners of human connections. The short story itself gained immense popularity, becoming The New Yorker’s most-read piece of fiction ever.
Scripted by Michelle Ashford, “Cat Person” offers a tantalizingly ambiguous narrative that sparks conversations and debates long after the credits roll. However, the film has stirred some controversy among fans of the original story due to a third act that diverges from the source material.
Fully financed by StudioCanal, the film is a collaborative effort of talents. Executive producers include Susanna Fogel, Michelle Ashford, and Daniel Hank, while the project is brought to life by producers Jeremy Steckler and Conde Nast Entertainment/The New Yorker Studios’ Helen Estabrook.
During the premiere Q&A, Michelle Ashford shared her intrigue in the project, particularly in exploring the complex characters and the aftermath of Roupenian’s viral story. She highlighted the misconceptions that emerged among discussions, where people tended to label one character as the villain. However, the film paints a different picture, emphasizing that there are no villains but rather a catastrophic miscommunication that unfolds in unexpected ways.
As “Cat Person” prepares to make its theatrical debut, audiences can look forward to a suspenseful and thought-provoking experience that delves into the tangled web of human relationships. With a riveting trailer in hand and anticipation building, October 6 can’t come soon enough for those eager to dive into the enigma that is “Cat Person.”