: Joseph falls in love with Marie Labotte, a fierce woman whom none of the other men want to marry. To protect her and himself, the counterfeit cleric must take up the mantle of a monster hunter. 🎭 Main Cast
: While fleeing colonial soldiers through the forest, Joseph finds the body of a dead Jesuit priest named Father Brind'amour. He steals the priest's clothes and assumes his identity to hide in the seigneury of Beaufort. Le poil de la bete(2010)
Directed by Philippe Gagnon, this French-language period piece blends historical drama with folklore, comedy, and creature-feature horror. 🎬 Film Overview : Philippe Gagnon Writers : Stéphane J. Bureau and Pierre Daudelin Country of Origin : Canada (Quebec) Runtime : 92 minutes Genre : Comedy / Horror / Period Piece 📜 Plot Summary : Joseph falls in love with Marie Labotte,
as Joseph Côté (the fugitive posing as the priest) He steals the priest's clothes and assumes his
: Joseph arrives at the village just as they are awaiting the arrival of the filles du roy (the King's Daughters—women sent from France to find husbands). However, he quickly realizes the village is being terrorized by bloodthirsty werewolves at night, and the villagers expect him to save them.
The Canadian comedy-horror film (also known by its English title, The Hair of the Beast ) was released on 1 October 2010.
: Unbeknownst to Joseph, the real Father Brind'amour was a legendary hero famous for driving monsters out of the colony.