The Shrouds (2025)

An enigmatic entrepreneur (Vincent Cassel) is behind a new technological package that allows bereaved relatives to view their loved ones' decomposing remains. But when his futuristic cemetery is vandalized, he begins to suspect a conspiracy at work. Written and directed by David Cronenberg (DEAD RINGERS). A highly personal film from Cronenberg as he cinematically ruminates on the death of his wife of 43 years. It's a fascinating film, almost hypnotic in its ability to pull you into its often complex narrative. I've seen it referred to as a "horror" film but I didn't see it that way at all. There was no horror to it at all, at least not for me. While the film's themes and structure are intricate, it never coalesces into anything more than a meditation with movie thriller trimmings that are often difficult to swallow and I don't think Cronenberg came up with a satisfactory ending. Still, definitely worth watching. With Diane Kruger in a dual role, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt and Jeff Yung.