The Shrouds (2024)
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Duration: 119 minuten
Alternative title: Les Linceuls
Country:
France / Canada
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Stars: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger and Guy Pearce
IMDb score:
5,7 (9.837)
Releasedate: 3 April 2025
The Shrouds plot
"How dark are you willing to go?"
Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a new device to contact the dead in a shroud. Installed in his own state-of-the-art and controversial cemetery, this burial aid allows him and his clients to watch their deceased loved one decompose. Karsh's revolutionary company is about to make an international breakthrough when several graves in his cemetery are vandalized, including that of his wife. As he struggles to discover a clear motive for the attack, the mystery of who caused the havoc and why drives him to reevaluate his business, marriage and loyalty to the memory of his late wife and leads him to a new beginning .
Actors and actresses
Karsh
Becca / Terry / Hunny (voice)
Maury
Soo-Min
Gray Foner
Myrna Slotnik
Dr. Jerry Eckler
Elvar
Dr. Rory Zhao
Dr. Hofstra
Reviews & comments
starbright boy (moderator films)
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I couldn't connect with it as much. On the one hand, the film's theme is typical of Cronenberg. He stays close to the core of many of his films. At the same time, it is clear that it is very personal. This film also exists because of the death of Cronenberg's wife, and the man himself is well past 80 (and plays a corpse himself).
What I struggle with a bit, though, is that the film ultimately doesn't go anywhere. I was left with an unsatisfied feeling afterwards. I think Cronenberg intended more of an uncanny feeling because there is no catharsis or resolution, but there is actually barely a point at all. I also had an issue with Cassel in the film who I didn't think worked at all. But it is a film I want to see again once I've seen a lot more of Cronenberg. This is my ninth, and that is still somewhat limited. My experiences with him are mixed.
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lang pee
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- 3833 messages
- 1626 votes
Cronenberg or not what a weak boring nonsense. I have to admit I fell asleep for a quarter of an hour.
This doesn't interest me, and Cassel wasn't really convincing...terrible.....
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james_cameron
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- 7332 messages
- 10036 votes
Cronenberg through and through, both in content and style, but this is certainly not his best work. The script is too aimless and especially too transparent for that. The subject, enabling people to see their deceased loved one decompose, is absolutely bizarre and Cronenberg-worthy, but the plot and characters gradually become less interesting. It's all too obvious. Too bad, because the film starts off quite strong and Vincent Kassel is pleasant in the lead role, despite the many dialogues and especially monologues, which he clearly has trouble with. There is a lot of talking in this film anyway. Too much.
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