The Swarm

A single mother struggling to keep her farm from going bankrupt begins breeding edible locusts to sell as a protein source. As she faces financial hardship and growing hostility from her neighbors, she develops an obsessive relationship with the insects. The situation takes a dark turn when she discovers the locusts require blood to reproduce, leading to a change in her character that alienates her own children.

This French drama and horror film was directed by Just Philippot, marking the first of two directed works listed in his career before his 2023 project, Acid. The screenplay was written by Franck Victor and Jérôme Genevray. The movie stars Suliane Brahim as Virginie, alongside Marie Narbonne, Raphael Romand, and Sofian Khammes.

The film has received a mixed response from viewers, holding a 5.3 rating on IMDb from 8,600 votes and a 5.8 on TMDB from 523 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 6.2 based on 14 reviews, indicating a more positive reception from professional critics than from general audiences.