directed by: David Cronenberg, year: 1979
actors: Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle

The Brood, directed by David Cronenberg, is a psychological horror film from 1979 that explores the terrifying consequences of repressed emotions and experimental therapy. The story follows Frank Carveth, who uncovers a disturbing connection between his estranged wife Nola's radical therapy sessions and a series of brutal murders. As Frank delves deeper, he discovers Nola's ability to manifest her rage into physical form, leading to chilling and deadly results.

Psychological Horror, Body Horror, Parental Trauma, Repression, Mutation