Spider (2002)
- Directed by
- David Cronenberg
- Genre
- drama film, independent film, mystery film, thriller film, psychological drama film, psychological thriller film
- Country
- United Kingdom, France, Canada
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.7 of 10 from 946 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A troubled man named Spider returns to his childhood neighborhood after being released from a psychiatric institution. He becomes haunted by memories of the traumatic events that shaped his life.
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What happens
Spider is a 2002 psychological thriller film produced and directed by David Cronenberg and based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Patrick McGrath, who also wrote the screenplay. The film premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival and enjoyed some media buzz; however, it was released in only a few cinemas at the year's end by distributor Sony Pictures Classics. Nonetheless, the film enjoyed much acclaim by critics and especially by Cronenberg enthusiasts. The film garnered a Best Director Award at the Canadian Genie Awards. The stars of the film, Ralph Fiennes and particularly Miranda Richardson, received several awards for their work in the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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