Film Adaptation of Viral 'Cat Person' Story Expands on Original Premise

The film is based on Kristen Roupenian's 2017 viral New Yorker short story about a woman's disturbing dating experience.
It stars Emilia Jones as Margot and Nicholas Braun as the older man, Robert.
The trailer shows the film expands the story into more of a psychological thriller, with Robert exhibiting stalker behavior.
Directed by Susanna Fogel and adapted by Michelle Ashford, it premiered at Sundance and will be released on October 6.
The adaptation has sparked debate between fans of the original story and those intrigued by the new twists.