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The Brood (1979)

โ€œThe Ultimate Experience in Inner Terror.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 846 votes 1h 32m r HorrorScience-fiction

#22 of 32 films from 1979 #357 of 1243 in horror

Directed by David Cronenberg ยท Written by David Cronenberg

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Overview

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

Cast

Oliver Reedas Dr. Hal Raglan
Samantha Eggaras Nola Carveth
Art Hindleas Frank Carveth
Henry Beckmanas Barton Kelly
Nuala Fitzgeraldas Juliana Kelly
Cindy Hindsas Candice Carveth
Susan Hoganas Ruth Mayer
Gary McKeehanas Mike Trellan
Michael Mageeas Inspector
Robert A. Silvermanas Jan Hartog
Joseph Shawas Coroner
Larry Solwayas Lawyer
Reiner Schwarzas Dr. Birkin
Felix Sillaas Creature

Facts

Release dateMay 25, 1979
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 1979 average of 113 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$1,355,000
Box office$5,000,000 (3.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0078908

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Questions

How long is The Brood?
The Brood runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is The Brood worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 846 votes, which places it #22 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 34%) and #357 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Brood?
The Brood was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fly (1986), Eastern Promises (2007), Videodrome (1983).
Who stars in The Brood?
Oliver Reed as Dr. Hal Raglan; Samantha Eggar as Nola Carveth; Art Hindle as Frank Carveth; Henry Beckman as Barton Kelly; Nuala Fitzgerald as Juliana Kelly; Cindy Hinds as Candice Carveth.
What is The Brood rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Brood?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/61706.

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