Though David Cronenberg has been relatively tight-lipped about his upcoming film Crimes of the Future, there are some details that have already been revealed. David Cronenberg's name is synonymous with the genre of body horror: the Candian director is considered the pioneer of intertwining physical and psychological elements into his movies. Despite the mystery around the project, Crimes of the Future looks set to continue this trend.
Some of Cronenberg's most notable works include his sci-fi horror films - Scanners' exploding head effect cemented the director as a household name. However, Cronenberg has also branched out into other genres, where he has been met with success. The 2005 graphic novel adaptation A History of Violence saw Cronenberg turn his hand to the action thriller genre, with the film afforded critical praise and numerous awards. Recent years have seen Cronenberg focus on more dramatic fare, including Cosmopolis and Maps to the Stars.
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However, Cronenberg is set to return to the body horror genre with Crimes of the Future, a film that shares its name with one of his earliest works. Crimes of the Future's teaser trailer itself offers little in the way of context regarding the film, but promises a return to true Cronenberg form, showcasing some of the mind-bending visceral horrors that the director is famous for. David Cronenberg's movies never shy away from addressing complex themes, and it seems that Crimes of the Future will be no different.
David Cronenberg'sCrimes of the Future will have an early premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2022, which begins on May 17. However, the film is set to premiere in theaters throughout the US in June. No
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