
The Shrouds
How dark are you willing to go?
Directed by David Cronenberg
Produced by SBS Productions, Prospero Pictures
A dark, grief-haunted thriller that uses surveillance technology and grave desecration to explore obsession, loss, and the boundaries between mourning and madness.
Inconsolable since the death of his wife, prominent businessman Karsh Relikh invents a revolutionary and controversial technology that enables the living to monitor their dear departed in their shrouds. One night, multiple graves, including that of Karsh’s wife, are desecrated, and he sets out to track down the perpetrators.
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Questions people ask
Is The Shrouds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is The Shrouds scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Does The Shrouds end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Shrouds easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Shrouds violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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