Le mangeur d'âmes

The movie itself is quite good if you love similar movies. For instance, Long Legs.

First, the script here is good, not the most original but storyline is quite acceptable without big plot holes. Entertaining.

Second, acting here is superb. I think the main actor does a great and real acting masterclass.

Third, settings are perfect for a suspense-horror story. I love the rainy greenery that is shown here.

Fourth, music and camera work again are extremely good. Love the mysterious vibe during the whole thing. To add, gore doesn't look cheap and they didn't use cheap CGI. Good for them.

Anyway, if you're looking for an interesting horror-suspense- a bit gory movie, this one is for you.

The Police Captain Franck de Rolan (Paul Hamy) is hitchhiking on the road to reach the small village Roquenoir and a woman gives a ride to him. He is investigating the disappearance of several children in that area and when they reach the address, he learns that she is Inspector Elizabeth Guardiano (Virginie Ledoyen). She drove to the address to investigate the gruesome murder of the local Vassell couple. They meet the local chief of police Marcelin (Francis Renaud) and his two police officers. Franck investigates the white van while Elizabeth searches the house and finds the boy Evan Vasseur (Cameron Bain) hidden in the basement. They call an ambulance to take Evan to the hospital. Franck visits the boy, but the psychiatric Dr. Carole Marbas (Sandrine Bonnaire) does not allow him to see Evan. However, Franck sneaks and interviews the boy that blames The Soul Eater for the death of his parents. Further, he says that he knows all the children that have disappeared, and they are dead. However, Dr. Marbas interrupts Franck. Meanwhile, a Cessna with tourists that crashed in the woods has not been located yet. The coroner concludes that Mr. And Mrs. Vassell awfully killed each other and felt pleasure before dying. Franck also interviews the Vassell's neighbor and learns that they were weirdos and Evan killed her dog. Soon other gruesome deaths happen in Roquenoir and they finally recover the computers. They further investigation that all the victims have connection in the dark web. Meanwhile, a man riding a motorcycle is following them everywhere. What is the mystery of The Soul Eater?

"Le mangeur d'âmes", a.k.a. "The Soul Eater" (2024) is another excellent French thriller, and certainly one of the best recently released. It is amazing how French writers are able to write such complex police story in 108 minutes running time and without the use of CGI. The plot is full of details and the viewer must pay attention to them. The story shows how evil and the lack of humanity of the human race, and what they are capable to do to make money. The end is another plus in this magnificent French thriller. The work of the cast is amazing, highlighting the lead cast with the names of Virginie Ledoyen, Paul Hamy and Sandrine Bonnaire. My vote is eight.

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Le Mangeur D'Âmes (or The Soul Eater for the English title) is a French mystery/thriller of good quality, but not really a horror movie like it's also categorized on here. Sure there is a creepy mask but that's about it concerning horror. The most positive thing about The Soul Eater is that there is a good mysterious vibe to it, which keeps you guessing. It's entertaining and interesting to follow. A well written story. The acting was also more than decent, and that from the entire cast. The Soul Eater is certainly worth watching if you like this genre of movies. A good crime/mystery/thriller.

Rarely before in the history of horror cinema, one director (or a directors duo in this case) made such an impressive debut than Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury with "À L'intérieur" (aka "Inside"). That film is - hands down - one of the most forceful, shocking, astounding, and nightmarish horror flicks ever made. It is also why I have been and will continue following these directors in whatever they do, even though thus far they were never able to repeat the brilliance of their debut. "Aux Yeux des Vivants" (aka "Among the Living") is another authentically raw and disturbing effort, and their Hollywood ventures "Leatherface" and "The Deep House" are more than adequate, but the true genius of "À L'intérieur" has yet to be equaled.

"Le Mangeur d'Âmes" (aka "The Soul Eater") certainly isn't a masterpiece, neither, but nevertheless another professionally made, compelling, suspenseful, and frequently unsettling thriller worth seeking out. The main difference between this movie and Bustillo & Maury's previous films (except "Leatherface") is that they are not working from a screenplay they wrote themselves, but from a novel adaptation. It's also more of a murder mystery and thriller instead of a genuine shock-horror film, but rest assured there still a handful of nauseating moments to enjoy.

When the gruesome death of a married couple in a remote little French mountain town seems somehow connected to a series of unsolved children's disappearance cases, two different police superiors are sent in to investigate. The embittered Elizabeth Guardiano must try and understand the couple's bizarre death, while gendarme Franck de Roland is obsessively searching for answers regarding the missing children. In the creepy town, where nobody really wants to cooperate and where more strange things have happened lately, there exists an old folklore tale about a horned creature that feeds on children's souls. But, surely, two mature police officers can't believe local legends, right?

"The Soul Eater" is not highly original, but the story contains a couple of unforeseen twists (one of which funnily reminded me of the recent "Cocaine Bear") and there are many vile supportive characters to keep the suspense at a high level. Bustillo & Maury once again prove themselves masters in using the ominous French landscapes and old buildings to keep you fascinated, and the excellent cast (particularly the amazing Virginie Ledoyen) give away dedicated performances. I can understand why some people refer to "The Soul Eater" as a standard and forgettable type of thriller, but I think there are plenty of reasons to enjoy it.

Le Manguer D'ames (The Soul Eater) is probably one of the interesting movies of this year. The story takes place in a spooky little town which is located around a region where, strangely, small children are disappearing. Franck (Paul Hamy) and Elisabeth (Virginie Ledoyen) arrive at this little town where gruesome murders take place. The story is really cool, and it reminds me of the atmosphere of Les Rivieres Pourpes (Crimson Rivers). At the same time, the local folklore and legends remind Der Pass (Pagan Peak). There is a surprising ending, and it is not easy to guess it. I advise everyone to watch this movie. I wish they made a TV series based on this movie. I would definitely watch it. I give 8 over 10.