It would appear that Nikyatu Jusu is set to become a major player in the realm of horror filmmaking. After her directorial debut, the acclaimed “Nanny,” Jusu has lined up a series of exciting projects currently in development. And her newest one, “The Fly,” might be her most intriguing yet. 

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According to Deadline, Nikyatu Jusu has signed on to write and direct a new take on “The Fly.” Plot details are scarce, but the report claims that Jusu’s new ‘Fly’ will exist in the same universe as David Cronenberg’s original and won’t be a straight remake. 

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In any artistic medium, there will be folks who are influenced or inspired by other artists. That’s just how it is. But sometimes artists aren’t very enthusiastic about the idea that their art has somehow influenced others. That’s not the case for filmmaker David Cronenberg.

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Speaking at a TIFF event (via IndieWire), David Cronenberg talked about the idea that his film work has influenced other filmmakers.

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There was an eight-year gap between the release of David Cronenberg’s “Maps to the Stars” and “Crimes of the Future.” Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait that long for his newest feature, “The Shrouds.”

READ MORE: ‘The Shrouds’ Review: David Cronenberg Digs Into The Core Of How Messy Grief Can Be [Cannes]

With “The Shrouds” debuting at Cannes, we now have our first teaser for the sci-fi drama from director David Cronenberg.

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Grief is rotting Karsh’s (Vincent Cassel) teeth. It’s been four years since he lost his wife, the beautiful Becca (Diane Kruger), to a violent form of bone cancer that ate away at her body until her brittle frame could no longer sustain life. The loss changed Karsh’s life in more ways than one, the former producer of vaguely described industrial videos taking a sharp turn to become the sleek-looking CEO of the aptly named high-tech burial company GraveTech. 

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David Cronenberg shocked the cinema world two years ago when he came out of retirement and showed up at the Cannes Film Festival with a new film, “Crime Of The Future.”  2014’s “Map To The Stars,” which also had a Cannes premiere, was initially supposed to be Cronenberg’s last.  Now, will the Canadian auteur’s latest, “The Shrouds,” be his swan song?  

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2022 marked a big screen comeback for David Cronenberg with “Crimes Of The Future,” his first movie since 2014’s “Maps To The Stars.” And in the build-up to his 2022 film’s Cannes premiere, Cronenberg already had his next project lined up for bidders. Now it’s time for “The Shrouds” to hit the festival circuit this year. There’s no news about a premiere date yet, but Bloody Disgusting reports that Cahiers du Cinéma has a first-look image for the film, so maybe another debut on the Croisette is in the works?

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It took eight years for David Cronenberg to return after 2014’s “Maps to the Stars.” But when he did, with last year’s “Crimes of the Future,” people welcomed him back with open arms. Critics and fans rejoiced in seeing one of the more unique and creative filmmakers returning to directing. Thankfully, it doesn’t appear that we’ll have to wait very long for his next film, “The Shrouds.” And according to one of the stars, this new film might be his most personal yet.

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David Cronenberg returned to filmmaking after an eight-year hiatus with “Crimes Of The Future” last year. And the body horror maestro, now 80, hasn’t lost a step, with critics loving the film at its world premiere at Cannes. Now the director gears up for his next project. Deadline reports that Cronenberg is ready to start shooting “The Shrouds,” his next feature, this May, and he has his central cast lined up for the movie, too (but with a new leading lady).

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Film Comment revealed its top 20 films of 2022 at a special live talk at Lincoln Center in NYC last night, as well as its top 10 list for 2022 films still without US theatrical distribution. Their best film of 2022?  David Cronenberg‘s “Crimes Of The Future,” with Jerzy Skolimowski‘s “EO” and Charlotte Wells‘ feature debut “Aftersun” not far behind.

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Another member of the Cronenberg family has a movie on the way. Deadline reports that Caitlin Cronenberg, daughter of David and sister of Brandon, just wrapped shooting on her feature directorial debut in Ontario, entitled “Humane.” And the film’s plot? Kind of in the family’s wheelhouse: a thriller about a wealthy family reckoning months after a global environmental collapse.

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Here’s Deadline’s take on the plot of “Humane”:  

Humane takes place over a single day months after a global environmental collapse has forced world leaders to take extreme measures to reduce the earth’s population.

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Nobody does body horror better than David Cronenberg. And in his first movie since 2014’s “Maps To The Stars,” it looks like Cronenberg returns to what he does best: a visceral, extreme take on humanity as we careen into the future.

READ MORE: ‘Crimes Of The Future’: David Cronenberg Predicts Walkouts At Cannes In “First Five Minutes” Due To Graphic Scenes

“Crimes Of The Future” has its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next week, where it vies for the coveted Palme d’Or.

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It’s definitely not a requirement to be a well-versed cinephile to become a great filmmaker. However, you can’t imagine that it hurts to have a knowledge of some of the best directors around when trying to craft your own art. And in the case of Barry Jenkins, an Oscar-winning filmmaker in his own right, he still looks to others for inspiration when crafting projects, especially with his Amazon series, “The Underground Railroad.”

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Speaking to Sight & Sound, Barry Jenkins gave a list of filmmakers that inspired him during very specific moments in his 10-episode Amazon series, “The Underground Railroad.” In the piece, the author of the novel that inspired the series, Colson Whitehead, said that he was sold on Jenkins as the right guy to adapt the story when the filmmaker mentioned references like Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood” and “The Master.”

As for Jenkins, he went deeper with some of his specific influences for the series.

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Yesterday, we shared the news that David Cronenberg seemed to be lining up a summer start date for his new film, tentatively titled “Crimes of the Future.” Well, that news has not only been confirmed but we have more cast members and a full synopsis. Yes, Cronenberg fans, it’s time to get excited.

READ MORE: David Cronenberg’s New Feature With Viggo Mortensen Reportedly Begins Filming In August

According to NEON and Serendipity, David Cronenberg is, indeed, prepping to begin work on his first film since 2014’s “Maps to the Stars,” titled “Crimes of the Future,” which will start production this summer in Greece.

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Last October, Viggo Mortensen teased the possibility of working with filmmaker David Cronenberg on a new film sometime in 2021. At the time, considering how long it’s been since Cronenberg’s most recent feature film work (2014’s “Maps to the Stars”), fans were a bit apprehensive about believing it might actually happen. Then earlier this year, Mortensen again teased the project and called it a “strange noir,” making skeptical fans get a bit more excited about the possibility.

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The list of actors cut out of Terrence Malick’s classic 1998 “The Thin Red Line” war movie is long and legendary (we’ve dedicated entire features to digging up nuggets of stories over the years). And actor Viggo Mortensen—cut out of early roles in films like Woody Allen’s “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” and Jonathan Demme‘s “Swing Shift”—knows a thing or two about being left on the cutting room floor.

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An Oscar nomination is a huge feather in the cap of any filmmaker. Even though many would never gauge their success based on awards recognition, there’s a reason why directors are always excited when they get nominated for a trophy. But somehow, that chance has never been given to David Cronenberg, arguably one of the greatest filmmakers of the modern era. And Viggo Mortensen is just as confused as film fans why the filmmaker has never been recognized for his writing and/or direction over the course of his decades-long career.

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David Cronenberg has worked with some incredible actors over the course of his decades-long career. However, if you really want to get film fans excited, mention a project that has Cronenberg directing Viggo Mortensen. Over the course of the three films these gentlemen have worked together on, “A History of Violence,” “Eastern Promises,” and “A Dangerous Method,” they have accumulated a ton of acclaim and awards recognition.

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In the weird, topsy-turvy year that is 2020, one of the least surprising reveals in the world of film and TV is the fact that David Cronenberg made a surprise appearance in CBS All Access’ “Star Trek: Discovery.” In fact, he’s actually coming back for Season 4, reprising his role. In any other year, that might be something that catches you off guard and makes you wonder what the hell is going on with Cronenberg these days?

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If you’ve been waiting for a sequel to David Cronenberg’s crime thriller, “Eastern Promises,” since its release in 2007, we have some good news…and some bad news. The good news is that a follow-up film set in the same universe of “Eastern Promises” is coming, titled “Small Dark Look.” Unfortunately, the film isn’t going to see the return of Cronenberg or star Viggo Mortensen, and it won’t continue the story featured in the first film.

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Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

We’ve got a lot of new disc and streaming releases to sort through, thanks in no small part to the inevitable holiday season gift possibilities, which include genuine classics, ‘80s favorites, and prestige box sets (more of those here); streaming audiences can also check out a new (and controversial!) romantic comedy and a beautifully bizarre new film from one of the best documentarians in the business.

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Last week, we were shocked to see that filmmaker David Cronenberg showed up in a teaser for a new episode of “Star Trek: Discovery,” showing that the director is expanding his acting resume even more in 2020. Well, it appears that he’s going to keep acting in front of the camera in 2021, as a cast member of the next season of “Slasher.”

READ MORE: David Cronenberg Shows Up In The Latest ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Trailer Because Why Not?

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While we haven’t had a David Cronenberg feature since 2014, over that time, the filmmaker has been flexing his acting muscles in several roles, with two just in the last year alone, “Disappearance at Clifton Hill” and “Falling,” respectively. And it appears his 2020 acting journey isn’t over yet, as fans of “Star Trek: Discovery” shockingly discovered in an ad for a future episode.

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Even though this year sees the release of Viggo Mortensen’s directorial debut, “Falling,” it would appear that the actor-turned-filmmaker’s career in front of the camera is far from over. In fact, according to Mortensen, he already has his heart set on reteaming with a frequent collaborator, David Cronenberg, for a new film maybe next year.

READ MORE: Viggo Mortensen To Reunite With ‘Green Book’ Director For A Film About A Vietnam War “Beer Run”

Speaking at this year’s Lumiere Film Festival in France, Mortensen shared his desire to team up with Cronenberg for a new film sometime in 2021.

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The ‘70s represented some of horror’s most creative and exciting developments. Criterion Channel is taking the month of October to delve into this influential decade’s fright-filled contributions with their newest collection—‘70s Horror. Whether you’re a newbie to Romero or a devotee of De Palma, this trip through time promises grindhouse meets art house on an epic scale. 

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While every entry represents its own peek into a decade welcoming decadence, sexual expression, and gore galore; there are some choices that are must-watch titles for fans.

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Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage, and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching. 

We’ve got a new feature from an American indie legend on tap for this week, along with fancy new disc releases for fans of Stanley Kubrick, Audrey Hepburn, Claire Denis, David Cronenberg, and Bob Hope.  

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