Adapted from Patrick McGrath's novel, Spider follows a schizophrenic man returning to the London neighborhood where he grew up after decades in a psychiatric institution. It's one of Cronenberg's rare minimalist works, in which the title character, wandering the streets and corners of his past, finds himself overcome by traumatic childhood memories. A psychological drama that treads a fine line between reality and illusion.

  • Duration: 98’
  • Production year: 2002
  • Country: CA, GB
  • Language: EN Subtitles: PT

Cannes Film Festival 2002 – Official Selection in Competition

Toronto International Film Festival 2002 – Best Canadian Feature Film

David Cronenberg

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