Hiena

In the wilderness amongst industrial debris lives a boy Kid. All round Kids house there is a vast, ruined plant covered with wild growth. Boys father was killed in a mine accident so Kid lives alone with his mother. There are rumors that a hyena settled in the bushes close to boys house. The beast is carnivorous and attacks people. Each time Kid goes to school he must overcome terrible fear. Whats more people started to disappear in the neighborhood. Kid suspects that mysterious, hiding man has something to do with it.

Directed by Grzegorz Lewandowski, Hiena leans on a strong ensemble — Jakub Romanowski, Borys Szyc, Magdalena Kumorek — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2007.