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- 1979
- R
- New World Pictures
- 1 h 32 m
- 1979
- R
- New World Pictures
- 1 h 32 m
Summary A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.
Directed By: David Cronenberg
Written By: David Cronenberg
- 1979
- R
- New World Pictures
- 1 h 32 m
- 1979
- R
- New World Pictures
- 1 h 32 m
The Brood
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5.9
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Summary A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.
Directed By: David Cronenberg
Written By: David Cronenberg
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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78% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
11% Mixed
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1 Review
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
63
78% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Cronenberg has become known as a purveyor of body horror, in which the monstrous arises from within rather than without. The Brood cunningly turns this motif into a metaphor for psychotherapy itself, which seeks to dredge up and cast out the monsters haunting the unconscious.
The Brood sees the undisputed king of body horror honing his visceral eye, whilst at the same time offering up several truly iconic images that have quite clearly endured.
Cronenberg’s movie was an early showcase for his tense formal style and intellectual Grand Guignol. He displays a true shock-meister’s instinct by saving the worst for last. The result is a cinematic bad dream that generates recurring nightmares.
Powerful and disturbing on both a physical and mental level, The Brood is the first Cronenberg film to use name actors, and marked a significant progression in the director's exploration of biological horror.
Undoubtedly [Cronenberg's] best from this period and also the most troubling.
It's a strong theme, unfortunately undercut by faulty pacing and odd lapses in the tension. Still worth seeing for its latently political story and its gory special effects.
The Brood is an el sleazo exploitation film, camouflaged by the presence of several well-known stars but guaranteed to nauseate you all the same.
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Based on 13 User Ratings
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Awards
Genie Awards
• 5 Nominations
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
