Acclaimed French filmmaking duo Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, known for horror films like Inside and The Deep House, set out to terrify audiences with The Soul Eater.
The Soul Eater (not to be confused with Curse of the Soul Eater, also out this year) is a chilling adaptation of Alexis Laipsker’s novel. The film plunges us into the heart of a secluded mountain village—a place where a sense of unease hangs heavy in the air. After a series of disturbing events and whispers of an ancient legend about a malevolent creature resurface. Local children begin to vanish without a trace, and a wave of violent and gruesome deaths leaves the villagers terrified.
As fear tightens its grip on the community, two investigations intertwine. Virginie Ledoyen (Rabid Dogs, The Beach) portrays a police officer determined to uncover the truth behind the disappearances. Paul Hamy (Get In) stars as a Captain tasked with finding the missing children. As they delve deeper, both investigators must confront the horrors lurking in the shadows and the possibility that the truth behind the legend may be more terrifying than they ever imagined.
Maury and Bustillo reunite with cinematographer Simon Roca, who previously collaborated on their critically acclaimed film Kandisha. Their signature style promises a visually haunting experience, transporting viewers to the isolated village and its atmosphere of dread.
The Soul Eater, produced by Phase 4 Productions and Place du Marché Productions, is now available digitally, including on Apple TV.
