If you loved
Raw
Film · 2017
What hooked you in Raw was the way a protagonist’s visceral, internal transformation mirrors the terrifying evolution of their own identity.
Books on the same thread
Guts
Raina Telgemeier · Book · 2019
Like the protagonist in Raw, Raina navigates the unsettling physical manifestations of anxiety and food-related distress, grounding her personal awakening in the uncomfortable reality of her own changing body.
Educated: A Memoir
Tara Westover · Book · 2018
Just as Justine experiences a jarring departure from her family’s values in Raw, Tara undergoes a traumatic self-discovery that forces her to redefine her identity away from her upbringing.
The Rage: A Game of Survival
Natica Brown · Book · 2017
This story captures the same frantic survivalist energy found in Raw, where a sudden, gruesome catalyst forces a teenager to confront the dark and dangerous secrets of their peers.
The Blue Girl
Charles De Lint · Book · 2004
The eerie atmosphere of this school setting mirrors the unsettling isolation Justine feels in Raw, as both protagonists navigate a new environment where their safety is threatened by unseen forces.
Series on the same thread
BEASTARS
Series · 2019
The predatory awakening of the protagonist mirrors the central conflict of Raw, exploring how internal biological urges collide with the rigid social expectations of a high-pressure school environment.
iZombie
Diane Ruggiero · Series · 2015
Much like the protagonist of Raw, the lead character here must reconcile her humanity with a literal, insatiable hunger that irrevocably alters her relationship with the world around her.
Another
Series · 2012
The suffocating sense of dread that permeates the school in this series echoes the hazing rituals and underlying tension that define the transformative experience of Justine in Raw.
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
While less gruesome than Raw, this story centers on the same vulnerable, high-stakes process of self-discovery, illustrating how coming of age requires navigating complex family dynamics and hidden desires.
Podcasts on the same thread
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
Fans of the macabre curiosity found in Raw will appreciate this deep dive into the human condition, which balances the clinical study of mortality with an accessible, conversational tone.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the raw, biological reality of predatory encounters, mirroring the fascination with primal survival and physical vulnerability that served as the backbone for the film Raw.
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Common questions
Is Raw about a student starting veterinary school?
Yes, Raw follows Justine, a sixteen-year-old gifted teenager who begins her first year at a veterinary school where her older sister is also a student. The film centers on her experiences during this transition and the hazing rituals she encounters upon her arrival.
Does Raw involve a vegetarian character?
Yes, in Raw, the protagonist Justine comes from a family of veterinarians who are all vegetarians. The plot is set in motion when she is forced to consume raw meat for the first time during a school hazing ritual, which triggers significant changes in her.
What triggers the transformation in Raw?
In Raw, the transformation of the protagonist is triggered by a hazing ritual at her veterinary school. Justine is forced to eat raw meat for the first time in her life, which leads to unexpected consequences as her true self begins to form.
Are there other family members in Raw?
Yes, the main character Justine has an older sister who is already attending the same veterinary school. The presence of her sister is a key element of her environment as she navigates the challenges of her first year and the pressure of the school hazing.