We have some fantastic news for classic horror fans as one of the most introspective and grotesque features from the maestro of horror David Cronenberg (Crash, Videodrome, A History of Violence), The Brood finally gets its highly anticipated, newly restored 4K UHD in a Limited Dual Edition Box set this March.
An early masterpiece and a seminal body horror classic, from the celebrated director, it stars outstanding and disturbing performances from screen legend Oliver Reed (Gladiator, The Devils) and Samantha Eggar (The Collector, Dr. Dolittle). The film is still as shocking today as it was on its original release and fans can expect to see it in its full gory glory with Second Sight Films’ fantastic new edition.
The Brood Limited Edition 4K UHD/ Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 31 March 2025 and will also be available as a Standard Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The set is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase complete with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi. It comes packed with a slew of brilliant special features including a new commentary, interviews with cast and crew and an archival interview with director David Cronenberg.
Frank Carveth (Art Hindle – Invasion of the Body Snatchers) is becoming increasingly concerned about hisex-w ife Nola’s (Eggar) secretive treatment at the sinister ‘Somafree Institute of Psychoplasmics’. Headed by cult figure Dr Raglan, ‘played with a typical mix of charm and menace’ by Reed (said Mark Kermode), his controversial and extreme methods seek to unleash his patients’ rage, which takes on physical manifestations.
As Nola’s increasingly psychotic anger is vented during her sessions, brutal murders befall those at who her rage is directed. When Frank’s daughter is abducted, he is led to Raglan’s Institute where he is met by a truly terrifying, shocking confrontation, renowned as one of the most notorious scenes in horror cinema. Join The Brood for an epic body horror experience like no other, from the master himself, with this amazing, must-have collector’s edition that you’ll definitely want to add to your family.
The Brood Special Features
- Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both
discs - UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
- New audio commentary by Martyn Conterio and Kat Ellinger
- Audio commentary by William Beard
- Meet the Carveths: an interview with actors Art Hindle & Cindy Hinds by Fangoria editor Chris
Alexander - Producing The Brood: an interview with executive producer Pierre David
- Look of Rage: an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
- Scoring The Brood: an interview with composer Howard Shore
- Character for Cronenberg: an interview with actor Robert A Silverman
- Anger Management: Cronenberg’s The Brood and the Shapes of Cinematic Rage – a video essay by
Leigh Singer - Cronenberg: The Early Years – An Archival Interview with David Cronenberg
Limited Edition Contents - Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi
- 120-page book with new essays by Jenn Adams, William Beard, Craig Ian Mann, Carolyn Mauricette,
Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Amber T, Alexandra West and Scott Wilson - Six collectors’ art cards
The Brood Limited Edition 4K UHD/ Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 31 March 2025 Courtesy of Second Sight Films.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
