Samantha Eggar’s character in
David Cronenberg’s THE BROOD gives birth to her own avengers as a result of an
experimental psychiatric procedure. The
albino dwarves she gives birth to proceed to kill those who get between her and
her teenage daughter.
THE EXPELLED finds David
Schofield as a teacher who is a victim of violence by a student. Not supported by his school, he loses his
wife and the respect of his daughter and is one step away from being
fired. At that point, one evening, the
school he works at is attacked by faceless, silent hoodie wearing teenagers(or
beings might be a better description as do not know if they are in fact human)
who start killing off people who have wronged him. They are seemingly indestructible (until
Schofield’s character kills one at the end) and have superhuman strength.
Although it is never stated (but hints are there),
I believe these creatures are creations of his psyche just like The Brood was a
creation of that female character’s fevered mind. They are avengers and are seemingly temporary
beings like the killer dwarves of Cronenberg’s film.
THE BROOD is a classic thriller
eerie and disturbing with an intelligent plot showcasing an original idea. THE EXPELLED is a decent thriller too short
but tight and I liked the ending.
Why not create our own
avenger like Black Sabbath’s Iron Man? The creatures our own vengeful minds would
come up with would be fearful indeed.
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