The Brood

Classic 70s Horror!
You cannot call yourself a Horror fan until you've seen this. It has the great slow lead up to the shocking end, and actually the effects are good. A must see!!

A fave from my youth...
I'm a horror/thriller author and I always state The Brood as one of the films which gave me purpose and a plan. The Brood (1979) is good, classic horror. Some of the creepiest scenes ever recorded on film! DO NOT MISS...it's a must for all horror lovers!

Cronenberg Gets Personal
THE BROOD is an early film for director David Cronenberg who is perhaps now better known for his dramatic films such as A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, EASTERN PROMISES, and A DANGEROUS METHOD. But, as most of us know, he started his career making what is known as Venereal Horror, or Body Horror. THE BROOD is an excellent example.

The film deals with the sudden appearance of disfigured child murderers who terrorize a Toronto family that is going through a difficult divorce. The wife, Nola (played by Samantha Eggar), is at a psychological retreat where she is being treated by Psychiatrist Hal Raglan (played by Oliver Reed), who has pioneered "psychoplasmics". After spending the weekend with Nola, her husband Frank (played by Art Hingle) discovers that there are bruises and scratches on their daughter's back. He immediately goes to Raglan, tells him that he will not be bringing his daughter anymore and believes that Raglan's techniques are hurting Nola. Two murders ensue, and...

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