The Brood
- Year: 1979
- Country of origin: Canada
- Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
- Director: David Cronenberg
- Length: 92 min
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Film Synopsis
A man investigates a mysterious therapy institute where his estranged wife is undergoing radical treatments for deep psychological trauma. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a horrifying connection between her emotions and the appearance of murderous mutant children. The terror escalates when these creatures begin targeting those closest to him, revealing a grotesque manifestation of rage and repression.
The Brood 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Second Sight BD-B 4K/US 2025 | Criterion BD-A/US 2015 | Wicked-Vision BD-ALL/DE 2016 | Second Sight BD-B/UK/OOP 2013 | MGM DVD-1/US/OOP 2003 |
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| Audio Commentary by Kai Naumann and Dr. Marcus Stiglegger | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Martyn Contiero and Kat Ellinger | |||||
| Audio Commentary by William Beard | |||||
| Birth Pains | |||||
| Anger Management: Cronenberg’s Brood and the Shapes of Cinematic Rage - Video Essay by Leigh Singer | |||||
| Character for Cronenberg - Interview with Actor Robert A. Silverman | |||||
| Childhood Memories - Interview with Actress Cindy Hinds | |||||
| Cronenberg Compositions - Interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin | |||||
| Cronenberg: The Early Years - Interview with Director/Writer David Cronenberg, Conducted by Chris Alexander | |||||
| The Look of Rage - Interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin | |||||
| Meet the Carveths - Interview with Actors Art Hindle and Cindy Hind, Conducted by Chris Alexander | |||||
| Producing “The Brood” - Interview with Executive Producer Pierre David | |||||
| Scoring “The Brood” - Interview with Composer Howard Shore | |||||
| Interview with Actor Oliver Reed on The Merv Griffin Show | |||||
| Interview with Executive Producer Pierre David | |||||
| Super 8 Version | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Wicked-Vision] - Artwork, Lobby Cards, Promotional, German Film Program | |||||
| German Re-Cut Trailer | |||||
| German Theatrical Trailer | |||||
| Teaser Trailer | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer | |||||
| TV Spot | |||||
| Radio Spot | |||||
| Bonus Film: Crimes of the Future |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Second Sight’s “Limited Edition” 4K UHD includes a 120-page book with writing by Jenn Adams, William Beard, Craig Ian Mann, Carolyn Mauricette, Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Amber T, Alexandra West and Scott Wilson; and six art cards. Also available as standard 4K and Blu-ray editions without booklet and cards.
- Criterion’s Blu-ray includes a foldout booklet with writing by Carrie Rickey.
- Wicked-Vision’s Blu-ray includes a 24-page booklet with writing by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger (in German).
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