: A common point of debate is whether Justine's transformation is driven by biological predestination (nature) or the high-pressure environment of the veterinary school (nurture).
: Many scholars apply Barbara Creed's concept of the "monstrous-feminine," arguing that Justine's cannibalism is a response to social control and a claim of power over her own body and desires. subtitle Raw 2016
: The film parallels Justine’s hunger for meat with her emerging sexual identity. Her transition from a "good girl" to a "bad girl" explores the tension between repressed childhood values and adult instincts. : A common point of debate is whether
: Using Lacanian theory, some analyze the film as a critique of hypermodernity and the "ethics of consumption," where the drive to consume (food, bodies, or images) dehumanizes the individual. Critical Perspectives Her transition from a "good girl" to a
For deeper academic context, you can find a psychoanalytic exploration of Raw or a critical reading of the film's body horror at professional academic repositories like PsycNET or filmCritique.