ultrasween Cronenberg wrote and directed this movie after his turbulent divorce and child-custody battle with his ex-wife. The plot follows Dr. Hal Raglan (Reed) who is investigating Psychoplasmics, an experimental form of therapy which tries to unlock patient's deep-rooted problems, and using it to treat Hindle's wife (Eggar). But once some eerie murders take place Hindle sets out to investigate Cronenbreg's psychological puzzle. From The Baron of Blood's early career comes one of his most intense films, highlighted with outstanding performances and gut-wrenching cuts. The Brood is filled with subtle imagery and religious connotation as well as Cronenberg's trademark shocking effects. Submit yourself to the terror. Submit yourself to Cronenberg. S

vishnu-dileep08 The movie is all about a man whose wife is institutionalized and undergoing psychological therapy. He looks after his daughter. Soon there is a series of brutal murders. Is this connected to him? Story vise it was a good one. It had those perfect scary moments. Sometimes it was disgusting but they did not overdo it. It was a new concept one I have not seen before. As the genre suggested there were many horror scenes in this movie but science fictional not really. It had a good ending an unexpected one.Yes I would suggest people to give this movie a shot, don't blame the graphics as this movie was made in the year 1975.Notable ActingOliver Reed famous for his acting in the movies like the gladiator and many more.Samantha EggarArt HindleSusan HoganMy Rating 7/10

Michael Radny It's original, I'll give it that and there are some very satisfying moments. I believe the initial idea was well done, but I can't help think that at least half an hour of this film was just to fill in the time. The kids are creepy, which is good and David Cronenburge does make a good horror film out of this. But it does lose its pace along the line and I felt like I was going in and out of the experience. Maybe a bit of a shame considering who was behind the camera, but it does have some promising qualities about it. It's not his greatest film, but it's also not his worst. Probably give it a skip if you're looking for his best. Only for die-hard Cronenburge fans.

Christopher Reid I like the idea of horror movies but they're usually very disappointing and predictable and dull. This one was quite enjoyable. I was actually tense at many times and swore at the screen due to my confusion at what was going on. But I liked it. I would smile in relief after a weird or suspenseful scene.I don't know why, but for some reason, Cronenberg seems to have earned my respect. I've only seen a couple of his movies (The Fly and A History of Violence), but I feel like I understand his movies. He seems to take film seriously as an art form and tries to make interesting stuff without restricting himself. He seems to have a freedom similar to David Lynch who I also seem to click with - their movies are weird but make sense in some subconscious, twisted way. So you go on their dark journeys, restraining yourself from early judgement, trusting that somehow it all leads somewhere, means something even if you're not immediately sure what.I have to say the main guy's acting was not great (the father), however Oliver Reed was awesome and the crazy lady was intense (her eyes freaked me out BIG time). Horror movies often seem to suffer from terrible acting or, at least, a dull or dark mood. My brother dislikes them for that reason, Ebert seems to have had a similar opinion. The Brood partially suffers from this: the whole plot seems a bit depressing, like there's no hope at all. It would help if the father and daughter were happier or had more chemistry. Their lives seem very boring. There's no colour or laughter or smiles to contrast with the darkness brewing. The girl's simple innocence and vulnerability does work though - you feel more worried when things happen.The scary parts were very well done. They were completely bizarre and unexpected. I had no idea what was going on or what to expect next. But it was riveting and disturbing in an entertaining way. There were times I was definitely expecting something to jump out and nothing happened or vice-versa which is refreshing. There could have been a bit more comedy or even drama to give meaning to the horror though.By the end, most things were satisfyingly explained (or you can work them out for yourself). It generally all made sense and is probably more creepy once you know what's really going on. I think any horror fan would like this movie quite a lot. For others, it's still interesting for its strangeness. I'll always remember it for its many wtf and omg moments.