Despite his characteristic cool demeanor, precise filmmaking style, and dark humor, _The Shrouds_ reveals a deeply emotional side to David Cronenberg, and even though he’s downplayed the personal aspects of the story, it feels like his most intimate work yet. Following his wife's death in 2017 after an extended illness, Vincent Cassel’s character, Karsh, seems to represent Cronenberg himself—a way for the director…

It's disheartening to witness an accomplished filmmaker stumble with a project. That’s essentially the issue with this newest film from celebrated writer-director David Cronenberg, one that seemed promising initially but ultimately doesn't coalesce into a satisfying whole. Karsh Relikh (Vincent Cassel) is a prosperous Canadian businessman struggling with grief over his wife, Becca (Diane Kruger), and he tries to deal…