Justine (played by Garance Marillier) is a strong-willed young vegetarian who's recently begun veterinary school when she's pressured into eating raw rabbit liver as part of a hazing ritual orchestrated by her well-liked older sister, Alex (Ella Rumpf), and subsequently feels ill. However, that’s only the beginning of her troubles; her new roommate, Adrien (Rabat Nait Oufella), who is openly gay, and their initial we…

I'd been looking forward to this film, and thankfully, it lived up to my expectations. The cinematography was gorgeous. It’s definitely not something for those who are easily disturbed; my wife found some parts quite difficult to watch. While there were moments that felt excessive—almost like the shock value was the main point—I still enjoyed it immensely from beginning to end.

I wasn't prepared for this at all. I usually do some research before watching something, but I didn’t realize this was French or even a horror film. It isn’t really horror in the traditional sense, though. Initially, I assumed it would be about a medical student, but things quickly became strange. It reminded me of when I was younger and felt uneasy with certain films—this one felt very real. While I didn't enjoy the…

A combination of sex, drugs, and rock & roll—what else could one want from a film about growing up and getting into trouble? Perhaps cannibalism? If that sounds appealing, _Raw_ is worth checking out. Final rating:★★★½ - I enjoyed this quite a bit and would suggest seeing it.

It's common for both those making movies and viewers to recoil at the idea of a certain taboo subject being depicted, but writer/director Julia Ducournau and star Garance Marillier dive headfirst into their gruesome and sometimes exceptional horror film centered on cannibalism.