The Curse of the Cat People is a psychological horror movie about a young girl, Amy, who befriends an imaginary person named 'Irena'. Amy's parents are concerned about her strange behavior and attempt to intervene. The story takes a dark turn when Amy is led into a haunted house where she encounters the ghost of a deceased neighbor. As Amy's imagination becomes more vivid, she finds herself in danger and must confront her fears to escape the curse of her imaginary friend.

Cat People tells the story of a young Serbian-born woman named Irena Dubrovna who believes that she is a descendant of a race of people who can turn into cats when aroused. When she meets and falls in love with an American man named Oliver Reed, she struggles with her fears of intimacy and the realization that she may harm him if they consummate their marriage. As their relationship becomes more complicated, Irena's jealousy and supernatural abilities start to take a toll on both her and Oliver's lives. The film explores themes of sexuality, identity, and fear of intimacy.