Les Prédateurs
Les Prédateurs

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Les Prédateurs

1982
Movie
97 min
French

A young girl picks up a hitchhiker and takes him to an abandoned hotel where she remembers the traumatic childhood she spent there.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Benoît JacquotGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman, Laure, becomes entangled with a wealthy older man, Ludovic, who leads a life of luxury and indulgence. As she becomes more involved in his world, she discovers the dark underbelly of his existence, which involves crime and exploitation. Laure finds herself drawn into this dangerous game, with her own morality and survival at stake.

Critical Reception

Les Prédateurs was met with mixed critical reception. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Adjani's compelling performance, others found the narrative somewhat detached and the exploration of its themes to be less impactful than intended.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish visuals and Isabelle Adjani's captivating presence.

  • Criticized for a slow-paced narrative and underdeveloped character motivations.

  • Seen as an intriguing, albeit somewhat cold, exploration of desire and corruption.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and do not provide a consensus on what was specifically liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

Isabelle Adjani, who plays the central role of Laure, was already a major star in French cinema at the time of this film's release, known for her intense and often darker roles.

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