Cat Person Director Susanna Fogel Talks Leaning Into Dating Discomfort

Cat Person is a tense drama with thriller and horror elements sure to keep viewers glued to the screen. Based on a viral 2017 short story by Kristen Roupenian of the same name, Cat Person tells the story of Margot, a 20-year-old college student, who begins to date Robert, a man in his early 30s and a customer at her work. The film adaptation of Cat Person expands greatly on the short story, with screenwriter Michelle Ashford leaning into Margot’s internal dialogue and creating moments of unforgettable tension.