Underrated film about the darkness in all relationships and ask the question are any of us beyond being co-dependent?
I only watched this for background to the new Prime show of the same name. It doesn't have the scare factor of a usual Cronenberg movie.
Ugh, what a snoozefest. I just couldn't find any enjoyement out of this at all. It's so slow, boring, and dumb. The plot went nowhere. It's not bizzare, weird, and artistic like most of Cronenberg's works and it's not even a horror film. Jeremy Irons plays double characters, as much as I appreciate his effort, the acting isn't anything remarkable. The characters are annoying. It's scary the fact that Claire's in love with Beverly after they shared her without her knowing. That's beyond disgusting. There's one particular scene that I like, when Bev's having a bad dream about his and Elliot's conjoined bodies. That's so sick!
I skipped it in the 80s for a reason. Could've lived longer not watching it. Jeremy Irons did an excellent role though.
“Dead Ringers” sees a more restrained Cronenberg stepping away from most of his usual body horror tropes to focus on brooding psychodrama. The intentions are good, but unfortunately, the movie itself came out as rather pretentious and naive. It's not terrible, but it could have been so much more. Still worth being remembered for the sexy red gowns and Jeremy Irons’ performance.
Two twins with strange habits.
Not seen it yet but how can the women not know the difference when the twins are a man & a woman? Elliot & Beverly? Is Beverly a cross dressing man who just calls himself Beverly? Strange plot.
"Dead Ringers" (1988) is one of those films you recognize not by its name but by its strange unusual art cover.
Definitely one for the twins.
Shout by moonkodiBlockedParent2016-07-15T14:43:49Z
The movie comes full circle psychologically at the end. You are left with something thought provoking and sad. Irons performance is incredible.