One of the most introspective and grotesque features from maestro of horror David Cronenberg (Crash, Videodrome, A History of Violence), The Brood finally gets its highly anticipated, newly restored 4K UHD in a Limited Dual Edition Box set this March.
Frank Carveth (Art Hindle – Invasion of the Body Snatchers) is becoming increasingly concerned about his
ex-wife Nola’s (Eggar) secretive treatment at the sinister ‘Somafree Institute of Psychoplasmics’. Headed
by cult figure Dr Raglan, ‘played with a typical mix of charm and menace’ by Reed (said Mark Kermode),
his controversial and extreme methods seek to unleash his patient’s rage, which takes on physical
manifestations.
As Nola’s increasingly psychotic anger is vented during her sessions, brutal murders befall those at who
her rage is directed. When Frank’s daughter is abducted, he is led to Raglan’s Institute where he is met by
a truly terrifying, shocking confrontation, renowned as one of the most notorious scenes in horror cinema.
An early masterpiece and a seminal body horror classic, from the celebrated director, it stars outstanding and disturbing performances from screen legend Oliver Reed (Gladiator, The Devils) and Samantha Eggar (The Collector, Dr. Dolittle). The film is still as shocking today as it was on its original release and fans can expect to see it in its full gory glory with Second Sight Films’ fantastic new edition.
The Brood Limited Edition 4K UHD/ Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 31 March 2025 and will also be available as a Standard Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The set is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase complete with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi and comes packed with a slew of brilliant special features including a new commentary, interviews with cast and crew and an archival interview with director David Cronenberg.
Special Features include:
- Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both
discs - UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
- New audio commentary by Martyn Conterio and Kat Ellinger
- Audio commentary by William Beard
- Meet the Carveths: an interview with actors Art Hindle & Cindy Hinds by Fangoria editor Chris
Alexander - Producing The Brood: an interview with executive producer Pierre David
- Look of Rage: an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
- Scoring The Brood: an interview with composer Howard Shore
- Character for Cronenberg: an interview with actor Robert A Silverman
- Anger Management: Cronenberg’s The Brood and the Shapes of Cinematic Rage – a video essay by
Leigh Singer - Cronenberg: The Early Years – an archival interview with David Cronenberg
The Brood arrives on 4K and Bly-Ray on 31 March 2025 from Second Sight Films.
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