The Brood
R“The Ultimate Experience in Inner Terror.”
1979·92 min·Released
Studio: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Elgin International Films, Mutual Productions
6.7TMDb
6.8IMDb
82%RT
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Theatrical May 25, 1979Physical Oct 13, 2015
Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterDavid Cronenberg
Cast
Oliver Reed
Dr. Hal Raglan
Samantha Eggar
Nola Carveth
Art Hindle
Frank Carveth
Henry Beckman
Barton Kelly
Nuala Fitzgerald
Juliana Kelly
Cindy Hinds
Candice Carveth
Susan Hogan
Ruth Mayer
Gary McKeehan
Mike Trellan
Michael Magee
Inspector
Robert A. Silverman
Jan Hartog
Joseph Shaw
Coroner
Larry Solway
Lawyer
Reiner Schwarz
Dr. Birkin
Felix Silla
Creature
John Ferguson
Creature
Nicholas Campbell
Chris
Mary Swinton
Wendy
Jerry Kostur
Construction Worker
Chris Britton
Man in Auditorium
Elijah Siegler
Samson (uncredited)
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Keywords
toronto, canadamutanttransformationpsychologistdivorcepsychotherapistcanuxploitation
Details
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$5M
TMDb Votes
801
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026