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The Brood

  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
30K
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POPULARITY
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The Brood (1979)
'The Brood' is a 1979 horror movie by David Cronenberg.
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A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
30K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,982
209
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    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • David Cronenberg
    • Stars
      • Oliver Reed
      • Samantha Eggar
      • Art Hindle
    Top credits
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • David Cronenberg
    • Stars
      • Oliver Reed
      • Samantha Eggar
      • Art Hindle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 172User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Trailer
    Trailer 2:37
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    Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed
    • Dr. Hal Raglan
    Samantha Eggar
    Samantha Eggar
    • Nola Carveth
    Art Hindle
    Art Hindle
    • Frank Carveth
    Henry Beckman
    Henry Beckman
    • Barton Kelly
    Nuala Fitzgerald
    Nuala Fitzgerald
    • Juliana Kelly
    Cindy Hinds
    Cindy Hinds
    • Candice Carveth
    Susan Hogan
    Susan Hogan
    • Ruth Mayer
    Gary McKeehan
    Gary McKeehan
    • Mike Trellan
    Michael Magee
    • Inspector
    Robert A. Silverman
    Robert A. Silverman
    • Jan Hartog
    • (as Robert Silverman)
    Joseph Shaw
    • Coroner
    Larry Solway
    • Lawyer
    Reiner Schwarz
    • Dr. Birkin
    Felix Silla
    Felix Silla
    • Creature
    John Ferguson
    • Creature
    Nicholas Campbell
    Nicholas Campbell
    • Chris
    Mary Swinton
    • Wendy
    Jerry Kostur
    • Construction Worker
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • David Cronenberg
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Goofs
      Just after the first murder, the deformed/mutant child who committed it leaves very large, bloody handprints on the stair railing just near the dead body. These handprints are never mentioned again, in particular by the police, who insist later that they were "never looking for anything that small." It would have been impossible to miss these handprints at the crime scene, and such child-sized handprints would have certainly tipped off the police in a different direction upon discovery.
    • Quotes

      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.

    • Crazy credits
      Special thanks to Dr. Denton: Sleepware.
    • Alternate versions
      The 2005 R2 UK DVD by Anchor Bay, features the 92min Unrated Cut (in addition to the 88min UK edited cut). This is the first time the Unrated Cut has been released in the UK on a home entertainment format, and includes an additional 28 seconds of footage from the ripping and licking of the foetus, the mallet murder of the old lady and shots of the dead schoolteacher's battered face.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Promise, The Prisoner of Zenda, Saint Jack, Alien, Battlestar Galactica, The Brood, The Passage (1979)

    User reviews172

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    Top review
    9/10
    Contains one of the most memorable scenes in film history!
    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!
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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Brut
    • Filming locations
      • 454 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC)
      • Elgin International Films
      • Mutual Productions
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    • Budget
      • CA$1,400,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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