The Brood rated R for bloody violence and language

I came across this movie while flipping channels one day.  It sounded weird but potentially interesting.

Frank Carveth (played by Art Hindle) is a man who is separated from his wife Nola Carveth (played by Samantha Eggar) because she is seeking controversial treatment from an eccentric psychologist named Dr. Hal Raglan (played by Oliver Reed).  Frank doesn't intercede or question Dr. Raglan's techniques because he is told that it would be detrimental to Nola's healing.  Frank even allows his young daughter Candice (played by Cindy Hinds) to visit with her mother overnights.

Meanwhile, a strange series of murders start occurring.  First Nola's mother Juliana Kelly (played by Nuala Fitzgerald) is brutally murdered in her home while Candice is visiting with her.  Candice doesn't say anything about what she witnessed or heard as she seems to be in shock.  Then Candice's teacher is viciously attacked and murdered while in the classroom with Candice.  Finally Nola's father Barton Kelly (played by Henry Beckman) is murdered.  When Candice goes missing, Frank travels to the institution where Nola and Dr. Raglan are staying.  He is justifiably horrified by what he finds.

First of all this is a David Cronenberg film so expect a bit of weirdness, a bit of sci-fi, and "gross" special effects.  If you don't like his movies, you probably won't like this one.  If you don't like any of the things that I listed are general hallmarks of Cronenberg films, this movie might not be for you.  I still recommend it if only because it is definitely different and gives some food for thought.  The special effects are a little cheesy but also a little gross.  I personally couldn't eat while watching this movie but that's how it was for me.  The acting fits the film.  The story has some unexpected turns.