117 mins |
Rated
R16 (Violence, offensive language & sex scenes.)
Elliot and Beverly are world-renowned gynaecologists and identical twins. Both are troubled by the seemingly unbreakable bond between them as they share everything from their clinic to their women - until they meet Claire. Whilst Elliot enjoys seducing her, Beverly falls in love and wishes to break away from his brother in order to become closer to her. However, as his attempt to love unravels, so does his sanity and it becomes apparent that the twins are bonded by madness as well as blood.
Curator’s note: An iconic dual performance from Jeremy Irons anchors what could be described as ‘Cronenberg Presents Body-Horror ER’. Surreal touches in costuming and the stomach-churning gynecological surgical instruments are particularly inspired.
With Film Talk hosted by Dr Misha Kavka following the May 5th screening.
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Elliot and Beverly are world-renowned gynaecologists and identical twins. Both are troubled by the seemingly unbreakable bond between them as they share everything from their clinic to their women - until they meet Claire. Whilst Elliot enjoys seducing her, Beverly falls in love and wishes to break away from his brother in order to become closer to her. However, as his attempt to love unravels, so does his sanity and it becomes apparent that the twins are bonded by madness as well as blood.
Curator’s note: An iconic dual performance from Jeremy Irons anchors what could be described as ‘Cronenberg Presents Body-Horror ER’. Surreal touches in costuming and the stomach-churning gynecological surgical instruments are particularly inspired.
With Film Talk hosted by Dr Misha Kavka following the May 5th screening.