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Based on the novel by Patrick McGrath, David Cronenberg's psychological drama follows Dennis "Spider" Cleg (Ralph Fiennes), a mentally disturbed man who has just been released from an asylum. Upon taking up residence in a seedy London apartment building, the already introverted Spider begins to retreat further into his own thoughts, shutting out the caretaker, Mrs. Wilkinson (Lynn Redgrave), and other eccentric tenants such as the wistful Terrence (John Neville). Within the confines of his mind, the anxious Spider revisits his childhood and literally watches his younger self (Bradley Hall) as he interacts with his doting mother (Miranda Richardson) and distant father (Gabriel Byrne). As his visions of the past continue, tragedy strikes and the dark history of Spider's life is slowly revealed.A surprisingly subtle outing for Cronenberg, SPIDER carefully avoids the director's grotesque "body horror" aesthetic, common to films such as VIDEODROME and THE FLY. By leaving his signature bag of tricks behind, Cronenberg frees himself to tell one of the most compelling stories of his career. The film is anchored by Fiennes' impressive performance as the mumbling, reclusive, and strangely sympathetic title character. In the hands of a less experienced and dynamic actor, Spider's awkward presence could border on caricature, but Fiennes imbues the self-isolated man with dignity and depth. Aiding Fiennes and Cronenberg in this minimalist masterpiece are McGrath (who has carefully pared down his hallucinatory prose), composer Howard Shore, and cinematographer Peter Suschitzky, along with actors Byrne, Hall, Redgrave, Neville, and, most notably, Richardson in a remarkable triple role.Product Identifiers
UPC0043396003736
eBay Product ID (ePID)3426411
Product Key Features
ActorMiranda Richardson, Gabriel Byrne, Ralph Fiennes
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleSpider
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
FormatDVD
Release Year2003
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Leading RoleMiranda Richardson, Ralph Fiennes, Gabriel Byrne
Release Date20030729
Film CountryUnited Kingdom
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- 26. Jun. 2019
Spider
I’m so happy to add this film to my DVD collection. Ralph Fiennes and Gabriel Byrne are wonderful in this story of a troubled man living in a halfway house in England following his release from a psychiatric institution. He is tormented by his childhood and keeps revisiting it. To say more would involve spoilers. Miranda Richardson and Lynn Redgrave also shine in this Cronenberg film. Highly recommended.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 08. Aug. 2022
Great and harrowing film
4/5, excellent performances. DVD was in great condition and I can’t wait to watch again with the director’s commentaryBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 02. Sep. 2017
Riveting tale of a man's struggles with mental illness and attempts to find out the truth of his life.
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- 06. Mai. 2020
Awesome! Thank you!
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