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25 May 1979 (USA) moreTagline:
The Ultimate Experience Of Inner Terror morePlot:
A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, while a series of brutal attacks committed by a brood of mutant children coincides with the husband's investigation. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(23 articles)
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Contains one of the most memorable scenes in film history! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Oliver Reed | ... | Dr. Hal Raglan | |
| Samantha Eggar | ... | Nola Carveth | |
| Art Hindle | ... | Frank Carveth | |
| Henry Beckman | ... | Barton Kelly | |
| Nuala Fitzgerald | ... | Juliana Kelly | |
| Cindy Hinds | ... | Candice Carveth | |
| Susan Hogan | ... | Ruth Mayer | |
| Gary McKeehan | ... | Mike Trellan | |
| Michael Magee | ... | Inspector | |
| Robert A. Silverman | ... | Jan Hartog (as Robert Silverman) | |
| Joseph Shaw | ... | Coroner | |
| Larry Solway | ... | Lawyer | |
| Reiner Schwartz | ... | Dr. Birkin | |
| Felix Silla | ... | Creature | |
| John Ferguson | ... | Creature |
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David Cronenberg's The Brood (Canada: English title) (complete title)La clinique de la terreur (Canada: French title)
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
92 min | Canada:90 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Finland:K-18 | Netherlands:16 | UK:X (theatrical rating) | Portugal:M/16 | Sweden:15 | West Germany:18 | Italy:VM18 | Australia:R | France:-16 | UK:18 | USA:R | Norway:18 (DVD rating)Fun Stuff
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David Cronenberg wrote the film following the tumultuous divorce and child-custody battle he waged against Margaret Hindson. Cronenberg also said that Samantha Eggar's character, Nola Carveth, possessed some of the characteristics of his ex-wife. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the climactic scenes at the shed, the blood stains on the lapel of Frank's jacket disappear and reappear. moreQuotes:
Juliana Kelly: Thirty seconds after you're born you have a past and sixty seconds after that you begin to lie to yourself about it. moreFAQ
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David Cronenberg's "The Brood" is both frightening and shocking. A tale of psychological horror guaranteed to make even the most jaded horror fan recoil in disbelief. The plot in a nutshell - In the care of an eccentric therapist (Oliver Reed), a woman (Samantha Eggar) undergoes an experimental form of anger management; while parallel to her treatment are a serious of bizarre and questionable murders. At the heart of the story is her husband (Art Hindle), who is in desperate search of the truth behind the strange goings on. The film is especially visually appealing; with perfectly framed scenes, cold & stark cinematography, and classy looking 70's costume design. The special effects though minimal throughout the film, are both amazing and disturbing. Cronenberg masterfully stages the murders in a thrillingly suspenseful and brutally violent manner, effectively balancing the terror between what is seen and not seen. It is questionable if filmmakers in today's world would be bold enough to make this film. The eerie musical score by (now veteran) Howard Shore creates an extra degree of tension to the unfolding events. The performances are all convincing, and definitely above par for a horror movie. With a shocking final twist; this movie is not to be missed, a highly recommended 9/10!