Human evolution takes a terrifying turn in this visceral Cannes Midnight discovery.
In the high-stakes environment of an elite ER, intern Margot fights to survive relentless pressure. As waves of patients with grotesque, inexplicable symptoms arrive, the horror turns inward: Margot’s own body starts transforming horribly, signaling a nightmarish new chapter in human evolution.
Premiering in this year’s Cannes’ Midnight section, Species is a bold fusion of bio-horror and speculative science-fiction. Director Marion Le Corroller creates a visually arresting world filled with unsettling imagery, escalating tension, and provocative ideas about identity and evolution. Balancing genre thrills with philosophical questions about creation and control, the film brings a contemporary perspective to the midnight horror tradition. Bold, disturbing and relentlessly imaginative, Species offers a visceral, memorable experience for those looking for boundary-pushing genre storytelling.
