A father (Art Hindle) looks into a psychologist’s unusual methods when his daughter displays indications of trauma after spending time with her mother (Samantha Eggar), who is participating in the confidential treatment program. The situation becomes more puzzling as individuals connected to it are murdered by… the Brood. Oliver Reed portrays the peculiar, powerful doctor. “The Brood” (1979) is a psychological horror film written and directed by David Cronenberg following his divorce and custody dispute, which explains a lot about the movie once you’ve watched it. As mentioned in my title, the central idea involves giving form to internal anger, whether someone realizes it or not—an idea that wasn't entirely new when the movie was released in 1978; “Forbidden Planet” (1956) explored similar territory. Several Man-Thing comic books from 1974 also dealt with this subject. To develop the story, Cronenberg blended this concept with the familiar plot device of sinister children, like those seen in “Village of the Damned” (1960) and “Children of the Damned” (1964). A standout is Reed’s powerful acting and quiet, frightening demeanor. He was among a small number of actors who could hold their own against Brando's intensity. Another positive aspect is the setting—Toronto in late winter or early spring—especially the impressive Somafree facility located outside the city. The film maintains a realistic feel and isn’t rushed, but some scenes and conversations drag on too long, making it easy to lose focus. Also, the movie doesn't do well when it comes to female characters. The film has a running time of 1 hour, 32 minutes and was filmed in Toronto & Mississauga, Ontario. GRADE: B-

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