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“I was aware that I was taking inordinate pleasure in small, technological events and objects, and that this was probably a semiconscious tactic meant to evade confronting certain agonizing life events which were probably not resolvable and were destined to cause unrelenting pain and distress; yet the pleasure was real, and I took it greedily.”

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David Cronenberg
David Cronenberg

David Cronenberg is a Canadian filmmaker widely recognized as the pioneer of body horror and a key figure in cyberpunk cinema. Born on March 15, 1943, in Toronto, he is known for his dark, thought-provoking films exploring themes of physical transformation, technology's impact on humanity, and the boundaries of human identity. His notable works include Scanners, The Brood, Videodrome, Dead Ringers, A History of Violence, and Eastern Promises. Cronenberg's unique blend of psychological terror and visceral imagery has influenced countless filmmakers worldwide. more

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