Ravenous

In a remote Quebec countryside, an ordinary day turns sinister as residents turn predatory, driven by a hunger that seems to spill from the forest itself. The town frays as the hungry attack neighbors, leaving fear and suspicion in their wake. A handful of survivors band together, choosing to slip away from the violence and seek safety among the trees. They push deeper into the woods, hoping to outrun the threat and reclaim a sense of normalcy even as the line between hunter and hunted blurs. As the community fights to stay alive, the film probes how fear reshapes memory, how people choose who to trust, and what it means to be safe when creatures of hunger are not just outside but inside one's own circle.

Directed by Robin Aubert, Ravenous arrived in 2017 as a Canadian horror drama that keeps a tight focus on a fading rural community. Set against bleak landscapes, it leans on mood and character rather than pure shock.

The film earned attention in festival circuits and received a modest theatrical release in Canada and select markets. While precise worldwide totals aren’t widely reported, its limited footprint reflects a niche appeal within the Canadian horror scene.

There are no major nominations documented for Ravenous, but the film did draw praise from genre outlets for its atmosphere and Marc-André Grondin's restrained performance. The work also helped spotlight Monia Chokri and other Canadian actors within a distinctly regional production. That reception kept the film in broader conversation.

Ravenous sits on the line between horror and social drama, using silences and stark landscapes to mirror a community frayed by fear. Hunger acts as a catalyst revealing trust, fear, and moral ambiguity, while the forest becomes a pressure chamber where alliances fracture and new rules emerge.