
As a passionate admirer, I’ve been captivated by David Cronenberg’s work for more than five decades now. However, as Violet Lucca eloquently points out in “David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,” this renowned Canadian director often misunderstood as a horror master is actually a complex auteur with a wealth of ideas beyond mere shock value. His chilling debuts, such as “Shivers” and “Rabid,” paved the way for his delving into the murky depths of science in films like “Videodrome” and “Scanners.” Yet, it’s not just the horrifying scenes that make him unique. His later works, like “Dead Ringers” and “Crash,” employ a striking visual language to delve deeply into societal and psychological issues, offering both tenderness and brutality in equal measure.