Rent The Brood (1979)
3.4 of 5 from 125 ratings
1h 28min
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- Synopsis:
- Frank Carveth is afraid, afraid of his ex-wife's sanity, fearful for the effects of her influence on their six-year-old daughter, and ultimately, fearful for his own life. His daughter's teacher Ruth is attacked by two misshapen children in her kindergarten class, leading Carveth to unravel the connections between a series of murders, his relationship with his ex-wife, a radical psychotherapy cult, and the mysterious Dr. Raskin (Oliver Reed). As the menace of the terrifying, dangerous child-like creatures comes close to home, Carveth must uncover their true nature before both he and his daughter become their victims.
- Actors:
- Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman, Nuala Fitzgerald, Cindy Hinds, Susan Hogan, Gary McKeehan, Michael Magee, Robert A. Silverman, Joseph Shaw, Larry Solway, Reiner Schwarz, Felix Silla, John Ferguson, Nicholas Campbell, Mary Swinton, Jerry Kostur, Chris Britton, Elijah Siegler
- Directors:
- David Cronenberg
- Producers:
- Claude Héroux
- Writers:
- David Cronenberg
- Studio:
- Anchor Bay
- Genres:
- Classics, Horror, Thrillers
- Collections:
- Top 10 Films By Year, Top 10 Films of 1979
- Countries:
- Canada
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 08/07/2013
- Run Time:
- 92 minutes
- Languages:
- English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.77:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Meet The Carveths: Stars Art Hindle and Cindy Hinds interviewed by Fangoria Editor Chris Alexander
- The Look Of Rage: Interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin
- Producing The Brood: Interview with Producer Pierre David
- Character For Cronenberg: Interview with Actor Robert A.Silverman
- Cronenberg: The Early Years: Writer/Director David Cronenberg discusses how he broke into filmmaking
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Reviews (1) of The Brood
Are you my mummy? - The Brood review by NP
Written by Director David Cronenberg whilst his recent divorce was still in his mind, 'The Brood' is grim and at times, deeply unpleasant, and works extremely well as a horror film. The central character of Nola (Samantha Eggar) was based to a certain extent, on his ex-wife. Eggar plays her role to perfection, hinting that something is not quite right, but in no way preparing us for the revelations to come.
Among the impressive cast is Oliver Reed, restrainedly playing D. Raglan, who also imbues his character with such layers, we're not quite sure whether he acts for good or evil. A lot of the characters are similarly opaque. Teacher Ruth Mayer (Susan Hogan), briefly seen, is possibly the story's most wholesome; her role is memorable, particularly for a bloody, horrifying scene in a classroom, where some of the children are not what they seem.
Ah yes, the children. The true monsters of the piece, are horrifyingly filmed, sometimes obscured by shadow. Their role in the story is as imaginative as it is shocking.
Plenty to see here, albeit behind the hands and through the fingers. All filmed in crisp, cold colours. To me, this is Cronenberg's wincing, graphic triumph. My score is 8 out of 10.
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