The year is 1766... The hunt for a killer has begun

Starring: Samuel Le Bihan, Vincent Cassel, Émilie Dequenne, Monica Bellucci, Mark Dacascos, Jérémie Renier, Jean Yanne, Édith Scob

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Lies appear true when dressed in Latin." - Gregoire De Fronsac

Why watch this? It's a wonderfully dark French take on the werewolf legend.

Plot Summary: In 18th-century France, a military officer and his Iroquois companion investigate a series of brutal killings attributed to a mysterious beast in the province of Gévaudan. As they investigate, they discover that the creature is no ordinary animal and a larger conspiracy may be at play.

Dad's Preview: This French film exudes "atmosphere". It's creepy, sexy and surreal. A mysterious, vicious creature is terrorizing 18th century France. The plot is loosely based on the true story of the Beast of Gévaudan. The film is historically inaccurate, but, just let that go. In this case, I am perfectly fine with a Hawaiian actor (who plays "The Chairman" on Food Network's Iron Chef America) portraying a Native American scout who demonstrates incredible martial arts abilities. It's engrossing as the two hunters search for the beast, and the film's ending is... Wow!

StudioCanal, Davis Films, Eskwad; Metropolitan Filmexport