‘Too Many Beasts’ Review: Sarah Arnold’s Rustic Crime Thriller Mixes New With the Old
'Too Many Beasts' is a unique crime thriller directed by Sarah Arnold that blends dark humor with a rustic setting. The film explores the tensions between farmers, hunters, and political figures in a small town plagued by wild boars. With a focus on flawed yet relatable characters, it critiques the power dynamics at play while delivering an engaging narrative.
- ▪The film is described as a 'wild boar crime thriller' that stands out in its subgenre.
- ▪It features a gamekeeper who murders a landowner, igniting a feud between hunters and farmers.
- ▪The story revolves around a cop investigating the escalating tensions and a conspiracy involving local political leaders.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘Too Many Beasts’ Review: Sarah Arnold’s Rustic Crime Thriller Mixes New With the Old Cannes 2026: The pigs have gone wild in the French filmmaker’s electric debut of farmers vs. hunters vs. cops Zachary Lee May 23, 2026 @ 4:57 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Too Many Beasts" (Cannes Film Festival) Director Sarah Arnold’s “Too Many Beasts (L’Espèce explosive)” is one of those well-made, handcrafted pleasures whose thrills feel old and new. I’m not sure there’s another “wild boar crime thriller” out there, which means it gets to claim that subgenre all to itself.
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