Dead Ringers (1988)
Anno di uscita: 1988
Nazione: Canada
Alternative Title: Pacto de amor, Смъртоносна връзка, Gêmeos - Mórbida Semelhança, Alter ego, Gemini
Regista: David Cronenberg
Writer: Bari Wood, David Cronenberg, Jack Geasland, Norman Snider
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: David Cronenberg, Marc Boyman
Executive Producer: Carol Baum, Sylvio Tabet
Società: Mantle Clinic II, Téléfilm Canada
Genere: Drama, Horror, Horror Film, Thriller
Budget: 13.000.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: based on novel or book, bondage, drugs, extramarital affair, gynecologist, identical twin, medical profession, murder, nurse, obsession, prostitution, receptionist, romantic, sadism, sadomasochism, toronto, canada, twin brother, twins, voyeurism
Storia
Elliot and Beverly Mantle are identical twin gynecologists who share everything, including Elliot's affairs with their patients. When Elliot grows tired of a woman, he introduces her to Beverly without revealing their secret. This arrangement works smoothly until Beverly meets and falls in love with actress Claire Niveau at the clinic. However, when Claire inadvertently deceives him, Beverly slips into a state of madness.
Riassunto
Directed by David Cronenberg in 1988, 'Dead Ringers' is a psychological horror-thriller that explores themes of obsession, identity, and sibling rivalry through the story of identical twin brothers who share everything, including their lives and lovers. The film is notable for its disturbing portrayal of the twins' descent into madness and the chilling performances by Jeremy Irons, who plays both Elliot and Beverly.
