Rougarou
Rougarou

Rougarou

2016Movie16 minEnglish

In rural Louisiana, 11-year-old Sabine's widower father misses Ash Wednesday Mass, so she pushes him to give up drinking for Lent. He breaks his vow, evoking the wrath of the ROUGAROU, a mythical bayou beast who punishes bad Catholics. Now Sabine has to step up to save him from the monster or risk losing her only living parent.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Michael S. OjedaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends ventures into the Louisiana bayou for a Mardi Gras celebration, unaware they are entering the hunting ground of a terrifying shapeshifting creature known as the Rougarou. As the beast picks them off one by one, they must uncover the dark secret behind its legend to have any hope of survival.

Critical Reception

Rougarou received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and uneven pacing. However, some appreciated its attempts at creating a unique folklore-based monster and its suspenseful moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a generic plot that doesn't fully capitalize on its unique creature feature premise.
  • Some viewers found the creature design and atmosphere to be effective, while others felt it was underdeveloped.
  • The performances are generally considered to be serviceable, though not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Rougarou are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with many citing the film's failure to live up to the potential of its intriguing folklore basis.

Fun Fact

The Rougarou is a figure from Cajun folklore, often described as a werewolf-like creature or a witch that transforms into a dog or wolf.

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