Cronenberg’s Darkest Film Yet: The Shrouds Arrives April 25

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To what extent is filmmaker David Cronenberg prepared to venture into the shadows? The poll indicates: extremely dark indeed. Janus Films has finally unveiled the release date and a fresh teaser trailer for Cronenberg’s upcoming exploration of darkness, titled The Shrouds. Known for his groundbreaking work on The Fly, this highly anticipated movie premiered in competition at Cannes in 2024, followed by screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival. For months, fans have been eagerly waiting for its release date, and now it’s finally been revealed that American audiences across the country will soon have the chance to experience the next chapter in Cronenberg’s iconic sci-fi and horror filmography.

As reported by Deadline, the films Sideshow and Janus Films will debut “The Shrouds” on April 18th in New York and Los Angeles, with a nationwide release following on April 25th – almost a year after its initial premiere. The movie, featuring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, and Sandrine Holt, is described as such: “Karsh, a progressive entrepreneur and mourning widower, constructs a contraption to interact with the deceased within a burial shroud.” This plot certainly seems ripe for the imaginative and sinister mind of the creator of “Scanners”.

David Cronenberg is Back in a Dark, Yet Funny Way

Despite the apprehension shown by the audience at Cannes towards David Cronenberg’s latest film inspired by personal experiences, he attributed this response to the festival’s intense atmosphere and eagerly looks forward to feedback from other viewers. As he had stated during its initial screening, “Life without humor is unbearable” for him, so expect his upcoming work, much like his previous creations, to carry his unique brand of absurd wit that audiences have grown fond of.

Viewers fortunate enough to watch Cronenberg’s grief-themed movie have expressed a range of opinions, but generally agree that the film, much like grief, requires time to resonate. Filipe Furtado, a critic on Letterboxd, succinctly encapsulated the essence of the film without revealing spoilers for those who missed The Shrouds at festivals, and his take is undeniably captivating.

Vanishing into the digital realm brings deep sadness and laughter, as we grapple with an unclear world. The performances, particularly Cassel’s, are exceptional and heart-wrenching. It’s a chilling emotional journey that feels reminiscent of Videodrome, but more sorrowful and less violent. Similar to Ferrara’s Zeros and Ones, it’s one of the best films about living in the present moment.

One point that many people might concur on is the movie’s skillful blend of melancholy and humor, a trait common in Cronenberg’s works. Fans of this master of body horror can catch The Shrouds in cinemas nationwide from Apr. 25 onwards.

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2025-01-31 23:33