The Brood (1979): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Brood is a 1979 sci-fi horror film directed by David Cronenberg, starring Oliver Reed, Art Hindle and Henry Beckman. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Difilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Brood About?
The premise of The Brood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant but unconventional doctor pioneers a radical psychotherapy to help a pregnant patient struggling with intense emotional distress. His experimental methods involve a unique cloning process, but when grotesque creatures begin appearing, he realizes his treatment has unleashed a terrifying and uncontrollable force. As the doctor investigates, he must confront the horrifying consequences of his ambition and protect his family from the monstrous brood he inadvertently created.
The Brood Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- body horror
- 1970s
- childbirth
- child in jeopardy
- childhood trauma
- terminal illness
- secret
- child kidnapping
- fear
- psychiatrist
- supernatural creature
- murder
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- child abuse
- husband wife relationship
- father daughter relationship
- manifestation
- gore
- girl
- strangulation
- killer child
- mutant
- psychotherapy
- surprise ending
- hypnosis
- domestic violence
- death of grandmother
- intruder
- lymphosarcoma
- hit on the head
- construction site
- tulpa
- husband murders his wife
- nursing home
- revenge
- mother in law son in law relationship
- father in law son in law relationship
- corpse
- mysterious creature
- police station
- suspicion of adultery
- autopsy
- children
- alcoholism
- mental illness
- killed with a hammer
- licking blood
- beaten to death
- hiding under a bed
- kindergarten teacher
- psychiatric clinic
The Brood Cast
Oliver Reed leads the cast, with Art Hindle and Henry Beckman. Directed by David Cronenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Cronenberg
Also Starring in The Brood
· 6 moreMore from David Cronenberg
More films directed by David Cronenberg, best-rated first: Dead Ringers, The Fly, Eastern Promises and The Shrouds.
The Brood Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Brood 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.1
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The Brood Plot Summary
What happens in The Brood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the Somafree Institute, Dr. Hal Raglan humiliates his patient, Mike, by stating, > “you’re just a weak person. You must have got that from your mother. It probably would have been better for you if you had been born a girl!” On a dimly lit stage, Raglan demands that Mike show his anger, revealing angry red blotches across his torso that leave the audience in shock. Raglan explains this phenomenon as psychoplasmics, which refers to the physical manifestation of one’s mental rage.
Full summary
The whole story of The Brood, scene by scene
The Brood Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Brood.
How Well Do You Know The Brood?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character seeking to protect his daughter Candy?
Cars in The Brood
15 cars on screen, including the 1974 Volvo 145 and the 1973 Honda Civic.
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1974 Volvo 145 Main role -
1973 Honda Civic Minor role -
1973 MCI MC-8 Minor role -
1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W116 Minor role
The Brood Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Cromosoma 3” and “Cromosoma tres”.
- Also known as
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- Cromosoma 3
- Cromosoma tres
- Chromosoom 3
- David Cronenberg's The Brood
- La clinique de la terreur
- Brood - vihan jälkeläiset
- Missfostret
- Engendros del mal
- The Brood - Missfostret
- Potomstwo
- Bывoдок
- Hastanede Dehşet
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- Pomiot
- Brood - La covata malefica
- Chromosome 3
- Die Brut
- Выводок
- צאצאים
- Porontyok
- 브루드
- 灵婴
- ザ・ブルード／怒りのメタファー
- Mláďatá
- Os Filhos do Medo
- Виводок (Нелюд)
- Οι Νεοσσοί
- Mláďata
- A Ninhada
- Mladunci
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The Brood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Brood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Brood?
The Brood runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Brood released?
The Brood was released on May 25, 1979.
Who directed The Brood?
The Brood was directed by David Cronenberg.
More films by David Cronenberg Who is in the cast of The Brood?
The Brood stars Oliver Reed, Art Hindle and Henry Beckman, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Brood rated?
The Brood has 6.8/10 on IMDb and 63 on Metacritic.
Does The Brood have a post-credit scene?
No. The Brood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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