Dead Ringers

Name: Dead Ringers
Released: 1988-09-23T00:00:00-04:00

R 1988 Horror, Thriller · 1h 55m

Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.

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About Dead Ringers

Elliot, a charismatic and successful gynecologist, shares a thriving practice with his introverted twin brother, Beverly. Elliot's charm allows him to seduce many of his patients, relationships he quickly tires of. He then passes these women on to Beverly, who is unaware of the deception. This arrangement works until Beverly becomes deeply infatuated with Claire Niveau, an actress with a unique medical condition. When Claire inadvertently deceives Beverly, his fragile mental state unravels, leading him down a path of self-destruction and paranoia, threatening not only his own life but also the symbiotic bond he shares with Elliot.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by David Cronenberg, Dead Ringers stars Jeremy Irons in the dual roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, identical twin gynecologists. Genevive Bujold plays Claire Niveau, an actress who becomes entangled with the twins. Heidi von Palleske portrays Cary, a nurse at the Mantle Clinic. Barbara Gordon appears as Danuta, adding to the film's unsettling atmosphere. Shirley Douglas plays Laura, another character in the twins' orbit. Stephen Lack features as Anders Wolleck, contributing to the supporting cast.

What people like about Dead Ringers

Critics and audiences alike have praised Dead Ringers for its masterful direction, Jeremy Irons' exceptional performance, and its exploration of disturbing themes. Many reviewers highlighted Cronenberg's ability to create a chilling and unsettling atmosphere through the film's visuals and score. The film's exploration of the dark side of human relationships and the fragility of the human psyche was also widely praised. Some reviewers have noted the film's lasting impact on the horror genre and its influence on subsequent films dealing with themes of identity and duality.

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Movie Score

71%

Released

September 23, 1988

Director

David Cronenberg

Cast

Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas, Stephen Lack

Genre

Horror, Thriller

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