One night, several deer hurl themselves unexpectedly against the electric fence of a farm. Seeing deep signs of biting on the animals’ bodies, the farm owners realise that a predator is roaming about the neighbouring woods. Having determined to hunt it down, the farmer and his family penetrate deep into the surrounding forest. They look with bewilderment at the dying environment ravaged by a mysterious evil force. As the sun slowly sinks away, howling resounds through the forest. The hunters have become prey...
Practical Effects
Real boars, real tension—no CGI beasts here.
Director
Antoine Blossier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the 'New French Extremity' movement, though quieter than its gore-soaked cousins like Inside or Martyrs.
The dying forest was shot near real industrial wasteland sites in northern France—those bleak landscapes aren't enhanced.
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