MadS (2024)
A French horror-thriller that turns one teenager's drug-fueled night into a relentless, real-time descent into surreal terror.
MadS - Movie Information
- Original Title: MadS
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: David Moreau
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 25, 2024 (Romania), May 1, 2025 (Mexico - C), June 6, 2025 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: MadS: Terror en tiempo real (AR), Insanidade (BR), MalS (FR)
- Production Companies: Les Enfants Terribles
- Production Countries: France
MadS - Plot
A teenager stops off to see his dealer to test a new drug before heading off for a night of partying. On the way home, he picks up an injured woman, and the night takes a surreal turn.
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MadS - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- David Moreau
Main Cast
- Milton Riche
- Laurie Pavy
- Lucille Guillaume
- Yovel Lewkowski
- Sasha Rudakova
- Vincent Pasdermadjian
- Jeremiah Bourgeois
- Najim Zeghoudi
- Valentine Goujon
- Lyam Stiti
Writers
- David Moreau
Producers
- Yohan Baiada
MadS - FAQs
What is MadS about?
MadS follows a French teenager whose night of partying takes a nightmarish turn after he picks up a bloodied woman on the road. What begins as a drug-fueled evening unravels into escalating surreal horror. The film unfolds in real time, blurring the line between a bad trip and something far more terrifying.
Is MadS filmed in one continuous shot?
Yes — MadS is shot as a single unbroken take, placing it in rare company alongside films like Victoria and Climax. Director David Moreau uses this technique to trap the viewer inside the escalating chaos in real time, making the horror feel viscerally immediate and inescapable.
Where can you stream MadS right now?
You can stream MadS on Shudder, AMC+, and Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home — so there are plenty of ways to catch it.
What does the infected woman represent in MadS?
The woman Romain picks up on the road acts as a catalyst for contagion — both literal and metaphorical. She embodies the film's central anxiety around losing control, spreading chaos, and the consequences of reckless choices. Her presence transforms an ordinary bad night into something apocalyptic and unstoppable.
Who are the main actors in MadS?
The film stars Milton Riche as Romain, Laurie Pavy as Anaïs, and Lucille Guillaume as Julia. Sasha Rudakova plays the mysterious Woman on the Road, with Yovel Lewkowski, Najim Zeghoudi, and Valentine Goujon rounding out the ensemble cast.
Does MadS have a happy or hopeful ending?
Not at all. MadS builds relentlessly toward a bleak, nihilistic conclusion with no redemption in sight. The single-take format means there's no escape or reset — the horror compounds until the very last frame, leaving viewers with a deeply unsettling sense of dread and inevitability.
Who directed MadS and what else has he made?
MadS was directed by David Moreau, the French filmmaker best known for co-directing the acclaimed home-invasion horror Ils (Them) in 2006. MadS marks a bold evolution in his style, pushing into experimental one-take territory while retaining his signature focus on raw, relentless tension.
Is MadS worth watching for horror fans?
Absolutely, if you're into boundary-pushing horror. MadS earned strong buzz on the festival circuit for its audacious one-take structure and genuinely disturbing atmosphere. Fans of Climax, Raw, or New French Extremity cinema will find plenty to admire — and be unsettled by.
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