David Cronenberg… A master standing at the nexus of the psychological, the sexual, the surreal and the body. His films are nothing short of controversial. Their success lies in that. It is the vivid, pulsating and often uncomfy issues that come out of that nexus that make even the most unhinged films of his oeuvre truly memorable.
This is part of a new series I’ll be posting to TSFP in tribute to masters of the horror film genre. For each post, I will feature a set of posters that master’s work inspired me to create and share reviews of the corresponding films. These reviews will be a bit different than my usual, however. Rather than the full-depth explorations I am prone to, these will be in the form of haikus. Though I can’t promise that they will reach ANY level of artistic value, the idea is that successful art should inspire more art
For Mr. Cronenberg, I am featuring 5 films he directed and one he starred in. Enjoy!
Like the posters? You can find out how to get them at my poster site.
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SHIVERS
THE REVIEW ::
Prototypical,Paranoid Body Horror.Primal Lust Means Death.
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THE BROOD
THE REVIEW ::
Through “Psychoplasmics,”Rage Creates Mutant Offspring.Divorce Devastates.
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SCANNERS
THE REVIEW ::
Telekenetics –Reading Minds, Exploding Heads.Ironsides Steals Scenes.
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VIDEODROME
THE REVIEW ::
Sex, Torture, Murder –
TV Throbs With Lurid Life.The New World Order.
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THE FLY
THE REVIEW ::
It’s The Little Things.Hubris Evolves, Destroys, Kills.Horror With a Soul.
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NIGHTBREED
THE REVIEW ::
Fantasy Horror –Clive Barker’s Butchered Opus.Dr. Decker Slays.
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THE STRANGE, FAR PLACES 