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French Body Horror 'Species' Surfaces at Cannes
12 May
Summary
- Body horror thriller 'Species' is set for Cannes Midnight Screenings.
- Director Marion Le Corroller drew inspiration from toxic workplaces.
- The film stars Mara Taquin as a doctor undergoing a strange metamorphosis.
French director Marion Le Corroller's body horror thriller, 'Species,' is set to premiere at the Cannes Midnight Screenings this week. WTFilms has announced initial sales and released a first clip for the anticipated film.
Mara Taquin stars as Margot, a doctor interning in a competitive ER who begins to develop a strange metamorphosis as patients her age present with unusual symptoms. The cast also includes Karin Viard, Kim Higelin, and Sami Outalbali.
Le Corroller stated that her inspiration came not from hospital work, but from her own difficult experiences in the finance industry. She aimed to depict bodies adapting to toxic and demanding environments, drawing parallels to acclaimed female directors like Coralie Fargeat and Julie Ducournau in the French body horror genre.
'Species' is produced by Windy Production and Trésor Films, with WTFilms continuing its sales efforts during the Cannes festival.
