One of the few directors who has received critical acclaim while working within the horror genre, Cronenberg has become much more mainstream in recent years toning down his disturbing image quotient.

Cronenberg is committed to the journey, rather than the destination. His films eagerly explore the darker side of the human experience, with a particular focus on the nature of mortal body and the horrifying things that can happen to it.

The brave explorer of our inner fears, Cronenberg is a challenging filmmaker whose most unique stores demonstrate – literally – how the psychological and the physical intertwine in often horrific ways