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The Brood
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The Brood

1979-05-25 · 92 min · ★ 6.7

Horror · Science Fiction

A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalised wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.

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Directors
David Cronenberg
Production companies
Elgin International Films, Mutual Productions, Canadian Film Development Corporation
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,355,000
Revenue
USD 5,000,000

Top Cast

Oliver ReedOliver ReedDr. Hal Raglan
Samantha EggarSamantha EggarNola Carveth
Art HindleArt HindleFrank Carveth
Henry BeckmanHenry BeckmanBarton Kelly
Nuala FitzgeraldNuala FitzgeraldJuliana Kelly
Cindy HindsCindy HindsCandice Carveth
Susan HoganSusan HoganRuth Mayer
Gary McKeehanGary McKeehanMike Trellan
Michael MageeInspector
Robert A. SilvermanRobert A. SilvermanJan Hartog
Joseph ShawCoroner
Larry SolwayLawyer
Reiner SchwarzReiner SchwarzDr. Birkin
Felix SillaFelix SillaCreature
John FergusonCreature
Nicholas CampbellNicholas CampbellChris
Mary SwintonWendy
Jerry KosturConstruction Worker
Chris BrittonChris BrittonMan in Auditorium
Elijah SieglerSamson (uncredited)

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