“LIKE AN EXPLOSION AT THE GENRE FACTORY…
GLORIOUSLY ATMOSPHERIC AND CREEPY.”
— Roger Ebert
“LIKE AN EXPLOSION AT THE GENRE FACTORY…
GLORIOUSLY ATMOSPHERIC AND CREEPY.”
— Roger Ebert
France, 2001
Director: Christophe Gans
Producer: Richard Grandpierre, Samuel Hadida
Cast: Samuel Le Bihan, Mark Dacascos, Vincent Cassel, Monica Bellucci
Screenwriter: Stéphane Cabel, Christophe Gans
Cinematography: Dan Laustsen
Music: Joseph LoDuca
Genre: Action, Horror
Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Language: French, German, Italian with English subtitles
Running Time: 150 minutes
Synopsis:
Grégoire de Fronsac (Samuel Le Bihan) and his companion Mani (Mark Dacascos) are sent to the countryside by the King of France to hunt the Beast of the Gevaudan, an unknown monster said to be responsible for the murder of hundreds. They soon find themselves embroiled in petty local politics and supernatural conspiracies as they use their unique skills to end the slaughter.
Awards and Nominations:
Winner - Best Costume Design (César Awards, 2002)
Nominee - Best Music Written for a Film, Best Production Design, Best Sound (César Awards, 2002)
Restoration:
Restored in 4K from the unedited original negatives and the special effects were reworked in 4K.
“SEE IT IF YOU WANT TO HOWL AT THE MOON"
— Chicago Tribune