THE BROOD: Birth of Rage | David Cronenberg: The New Flesh
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Show Notes
After two successful low-budget horror films, David Cronenberg was suddenly one of Canada’s most bankable directors. But rather than immediately dive into another body horror spectacle, he took a detour with FAST COMPANY, a drag racing drama that would ultimately serve as a stepping stone to one of his most acclaimed early films: THE BROOD.
Released in 1979, THE BROOD is widely considered to be Cronenberg’s first masterpiece — and his most personal film. Written during and inspired by his contentious divorce and custody battle, the film is a raw, angry piece of psychodrama dressed up in monster movie clothing.
In this episode, we’ll explore how THE BROOD was financed during Canada’s short-lived “tax shelter era,” why critics accused Cronenberg of misogyny, and how the film’s nightmarish depiction of rage and repression helped cement his reputation as a provocateur of psychological horror.
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, & Todd Davis.
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