David Cronenberg is back on the big screen with his latest film, The Shrouds, a blend of body horror, grief, comedy, sex, high-tech graveyards, and international intrigue. Starring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger (in three roles), Guy Pearce, and Sandrine Holt, the film premiered at Cannes Film Festival and will be released in English at select theaters in New York City and Los Angeles.
The Shrouds follows Karsh, a tech entrepreneur who develops a new high-tech shroud that allows the bereaved to view inside gravesites. However, when his wife’s grave is sabotaged, he becomes embroiled in a potentially vast surveillance conspiracy involving the Chinese or Russians. The film marks Cronenberg’s most personal project, as it deals with themes of grief and loss following the director’s own wife’s passing.
Cronenberg’s return to form has been met with critical acclaim, with Deadline praising the film’s unique blend of genres. The Shrouds is set to be released in theaters on [insert date] and promises to be a thrilling ride for fans of body horror and suspense.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/04/indie-films-opening-david-cronenberg-the-shrouds-legend-of-ochi-1236371939