Raw Just Feels Right

A young, sheltered veterinary student named Justine experiences a series of increasingly intense and disturbing cravings after being pressured into eating raw meat during a hazing ritual at her new college. As her primal urges take hold, she grapples with her family's dark vegetarian past and her own emerging carnal desires, blurring the lines between her identity and her instincts. This descent into her hidden nature leads to shocking consequences for herself and those around her.

Raw received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its bold exploration of themes like sexuality, identity, and the transition into adulthood, wrapped in a visceral horror narrative. Critics praised its unique blend of gore and psychological depth, as well as the strong performances from its lead actresses. The film was also noted for its challenging subject matter and its ability to provoke a strong visceral reaction from audiences.

• Visceral and disturbing, yet intellectually engaging.

• A bold and original take on coming-of-age horror.

• Features standout performances, particularly from its young female leads.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise "Raw" for its originality and intense, thought-provoking horror. Viewers appreciated its unique narrative and powerful exploration of themes, though some found it to be extremely graphic and unsettling.

Won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the Grand Prize at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. Nominated for numerous other awards, including a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel (for its perceived thematic connection to cannibalism films).

Director Julia Ducournau initially intended for the film's protagonist, Justine, to be male, but decided to make her female to explore themes of female sexuality and desire in a more nuanced way.