Spider (2002)

6.7R98 minDirector: David Cronenberg

2002 film

Spider is a 2002 psychological thriller film produced and directed by David Cronenberg and based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Patrick McGrath, who also wrote the screenplay.

The film premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival and enjoyed some media buzz; however, it was released in only a few cinemas at the year's end by distributor Sony Pictures Classics. Nonetheless, the film enjoyed much acclaim by critics and especially by Cronenberg enthusiasts. The film garnered a Best Director Award at the Canadian Genie Awards. The stars of the film, Ralph Fiennes and particularly Miranda Richardson, received several awards for their work in the film.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Spider about?
Spider (2002) — Dennis Clegg is in his thirties and lives in a halfway house for the mentally ill in London. Dennis, nicknamed "Spider" by his mother has been institutionalized with acute schizophrenia for some 20 years. He has never truly recovered, however, and as the story progresses we vicar
Is Spider based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Spider scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.