23 Films Directed by David Cronenberg
21 titles
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ScannersMovie · 1981 · 103m · Science Fiction, HorrorThe film centers on a person with exceptional telepathic abilities who is captured by agents working for a secret corporation. While held, he discovers he isn't the only one with these unusual powers. Some people with similar abilities aim to control the world, while others try to stop them. The story is a suspenseful exploration of power and difficult choices as the main character tries to understand and gain control within a complex network of minds and intentions.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 2
The ShroudsMovie · 2025 · 120m · Science Fiction, Thriller, HorrorGrief-stricken after his wife's death, Karsh, a successful businessman, develops a groundbreaking but controversial technology: a way for the living to observe the deceased. When several graves, including his wife's, are vandalized, he begins investigating the culprits.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 3
M. ButterflyMovie · 1993 · 101mIn 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 4
VideodromeMovie · 1983 · 88m · Horror, Science Fiction, MysteryMax Renn leads a TV channel focused on popular, low-quality programming. Seeking new material, he discovers "Videodrome," a program featuring extreme violence. Hoping to increase viewership, Max broadcasts it. Soon after, his girlfriend disappears after auditioning for the show, prompting him to investigate. He uncovers a disturbing truth suggesting the violence in "Videodrome" may be real. This thriller examines media manipulation and the difficulty of distinguishing reality from illusion, unfolding in a suspenseful story.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 5
Eastern PromisesMovie · 2007 · 100m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryA Russian teenager living in London dies giving birth, leaving behind a diary filled with clues. These clues suggest a connection between her child and a violent rape committed by a Russian mob family.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 6
SpiderMovie · 2002 · 98m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerA man struggling with mental illness moves into a halfway house. As he adjusts, his condition worsens, and he becomes increasingly lost in a distorted version of his past, repeatedly reliving a significant childhood memory.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 7
The BroodMovie · 1979 · 92m · Horror, Science FictionA psychological thriller exploring troubled relationships and questionable therapy. A man investigates the methods of an unusual psychologist treating his wife in the hospital. As he delves into this unconventional therapy, a series of disturbing attacks plague the city, seemingly committed by mutant children. This unsettling parallel to the husband's investigation blurs the line between sanity and madness. The film examines obsession, guilt, and the dangerous consequences of medical professionals exceeding professional boundaries in search of a cure.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 8
The FlyMovie · 1986 · 96m · Horror, Science FictionBrilliant scientist Seth Brundle develops revolutionary teleportation technology and decides to be the first human to test it. He steps into the machine, unaware that a housefly has entered with him. During the teleportation process, the fly's genetic material fuses with Brundle's, creating unforeseen consequences. The once-celebrated scientist now confronts a disturbing transformation, grappling with the implications of his invention and questioning what it means to be human.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 9
eXistenZMovie · 1999 · 97m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionA skilled game designer is hunted by deadly assassins. Racing to uncover why, she enlists an unsuspecting marketing trainee to play her latest virtual reality game. Inside the immersive world, they must discover if the game has been altered or hides a secret connected to the attacks. With high stakes and every decision critical, they struggle to distinguish reality from the game, keeping audiences captivated until the final moments.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 10
Maps to the StarsMovie · 2014 · 112m · DramaA broken Hollywood family desperately seeks fame and approval, entangled with each other and haunted by unresolved issues from their history.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 11
Stereo (Tile 3B of a CAEE Educational Mosaic)Movie · 1969 · 65m · Science FictionA Canadian university group participates in an experimental project with unexpected results. The students gradually lose their ability to speak, but develop the power of telepathic communication. The film explores trust, relationships, and connection as they adjust to this strange new reality. Their efforts to stay together and function as a team are compelling and raise questions about how we communicate and the strength of silent understanding.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.4 - 12
Fast CompanyMovie · 1979 · 93m · Drama, ActionA veteran drag racer, nearing the end of his career, considers retiring while developing a close relationship with his protégé. His plans for a quiet exit are disrupted when an ambitious oil executive intends to replace him with the younger racer as part of a sponsorship agreement. The seasoned driver must now confront the difficult prospect of stepping aside, battling against those determined to remove him from the racing world he has dedicated his life to building.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1 - 13
Crimes of the FutureMovie · 2022 · 107m · Science Fiction, HorrorA man and his celebrity partner perform elaborate, experimental shows that visually depict the changing nature of their bodies. An investigator from the National Organ Registry becomes fixated on their activities, uncovering a secretive organization. This group aims to leverage the artist's fame to promote their vision for humanity's future.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0 - 14
ShiversMovie · 1975 · 88m · Horror, Science FictionA quiet suburb outside Montreal is overrun by parasitic organisms that turn its apartment residents into violent maniacs. Dr. Roger St. Luc, a dedicated scientist, must stop the outbreak from spreading to the city. The film explores human nature and societal control as St. Luc races to find a cure. It’s a suspenseful horror story about the desperation to save a community from a deadly epidemic that threatens everyone's safety.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 15
A Dangerous MethodMovie · 2011 · 99m · DramaDriven by the allure of a complex case, Dr. Carl Jung takes on Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Spielrein is emotionally unstable but captivatingly beautiful. Jung employs the techniques of his mentor, Sigmund Freud, and both men become deeply affected by her.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 16
Crimes of the FutureMovie · 1970 · 63m · Science Fiction, Horror"Crimes of the Future" is set in a dystopian future where a plague has rendered women infertile, threatening the human race. Adrian Tripod, who runs a clinic called the House of Skin, is deeply affected by the death of his mentor, Antoine Rouge. In this world, people's bodies are changing dramatically due to the plague, and Tripod must grapple with the difficult ethical questions of his work as both a doctor and a witness to these transformations. The film explores the complicated connections between science, art, and survival amidst a devastating global crisis.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.8 - 17
CrashMovie · 1996 · 100m · Thriller, DramaA TV director seeking to reignite his marriage becomes drawn into a hidden world of people affected by car accidents. The accident survivors, bearing physical scars, participate in a sexually open subculture driven by the intense energy of collisions. As the director explores this dangerous community, he confronts his own desires and the potential impact they have on himself and others. The film presents a challenging look at human connection and societal expectations through stark visuals.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 18
Naked LunchMovie · 1991 · 115mBill Lee, a man who kills bugs for a living, lives a detached life with his wife Joan, often using his pest poisons for recreational drug use with his Beat poet friends. His world changes when he encounters the enigmatic Dr. Benway, who gives him a drug made from a centipede. After taking it, Bill accidentally kills Joan and finds himself under the control of his typewriter, which has transformed into a cockroach. He's transported to a constantly shifting Mediterranean city and discovers his friends have published his writing – work he doesn't recall creating.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 19
CosmopolisMovie · 2012 · 109m · DramaWhile riding through a chaotic, riot-filled Manhattan in a limousine on his way to a haircut, a 28-year-old billionaire asset manager's carefully constructed world starts to fall apart.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.7 - 20
A History of ViolenceMovie · 2005 · 96m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeA typical family's life is upended when the father shoots and kills someone at his diner, claiming self-defense.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 21
RabidMovie · 1977 · 91m · Horror, Science FictionThis drama follows a young woman whose life changes drastically after a severe motorcycle accident. Following life-saving surgery, she develops an inexplicable growth on her body that resembles a phallic structure. Simultaneously, she begins craving human blood, undergoing a disturbing transformation.
The film examines themes of change, survival, and self-acceptance as the protagonist confronts this unexpected physical mutation. She struggles to reconcile her new reality with moral questions about sustenance and her own identity. As she attempts to maintain normalcy, her relationships are strained, and the distinction between predator and prey becomes increasingly ambiguous in this unsettling story of survival.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
