The Brood
"The Ultimate Experience in Inner Terror."
Originally released in 1979. The Brood is a horror/science fiction film. directed by David Cronenberg.
Starring Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, and Art Hindle
Synopsis
A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, while a series of brutal attacks committed by a brood of mutant children coincides with the husband's investigation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (782 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
3.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Susan Hogan
as Ruth Mayer
Gary McKeehan
as Mike Trellan
Michael Magee
as Inspector
Robert A. Silverman
as Jan Hartog
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,355,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Elgin International Films
- Mutual Productions
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brood about?
A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, while a series of brutal attacks committed by a brood of mutant children coincides with the...
Who directed The Brood?
The Brood was directed by David Cronenberg.
How long is The Brood?
The Brood has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Brood released?
The Brood was released on May 25, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brood?
The main cast of The Brood includes Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman, Nuala Fitzgerald.
Is The Brood worth watching?
The Brood has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 782 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.