What's up with Cronenberg's "Brood"? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

BlueDevilSF · 08-28-2003, 09:25 PM

I have looked everywhere for The Brood which was supposed to have been released this past Tuesday. MGM's site says it's currently unavailable. Wonder what's going on?

larphillips · 08-28-2003, 09:27 PM

I preordered mine from Deepdiscountdvd and received it yesterday.

It could be one of these two reasons -- A) It was pulled prior to street like Swamp Thing, allowing a couple to trickle out (but very unlikely). Or B) It sold way more than they anticipated and are trying to meet demand (probably the case.)

Marq · 08-28-2003, 09:29 PM

I've had a very hard time finding it as well.
Sometimes it's just luck as to whether your local retailer gets copies in right away, especially with a less popular catalogue title like this.
But I loves my Cronenberg, and I want this now!

larphillips · 08-28-2003, 09:32 PM

Well, the online retailers are still listing it as 'available to ship.' ($9.12 on deepdiscountdvd.)

JimboQ · 08-29-2003, 05:25 PM

Shit, I got mine Tuesday morning. I've seen it all over. By the way folks, the theatrical trailer for the Brood is FANTASTIC. There's no insert, as expected, however. Now I know that Clownhouse was the only MGM title that was delayed/deleted, for whatever reason, I don't know.

And I'm gonna say it again, the trailer is FANTASTIC!!!

So call the kids in the living room, and watch it together.

Let 'em know that this what happens to kids who don't eat their veggies.

ceeece · 08-29-2003, 07:48 PM

I remember seeing this movie on HBO or Cinemax all the time when I was younger. I need to rent this! Not sure if it is a buy though.

08-29-2003, 08:20 PM

I too have had trouble finding "The Brood" as well. Oh, and "Clownhouse" is not cancelled, it has just been delayed until 2004. That came direct from MGM (but they never said why!).

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 08-29-2003, 10:25 PM

I also really loved "The Brood". After seeing another early Cronenberg horror film, "Shivers", and being very disappointed by it, I was not expecting too much from "The Brood". I was, however, quite pleasantly surprised to find a very well-done affective horror film. I love all the drab Fall colors in it, they work very nicely for the film.

I haven't yet tried to find a copy, however.

08-30-2003, 04:34 AM

Just found a copy at Circuit City.

jtorrance · 08-30-2003, 09:04 AM

Got mine this past Monday. The transfer is decent and Howard Shore's score is really present. A great buy for Cronenberg fans who know the story behind the flick...

08-28-2003, 09:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlueDevilSF Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Saint Paul, MN	What's up with Cronenberg's "Brood"? I have looked everywhere for The Brood which was supposed to have been released this past Tuesday. MGM's site says it's currently unavailable. Wonder what's going on?

08-28-2003, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
larphillips Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH	I preordered mine from Deepdiscountdvd and received it yesterday. It could be one of these two reasons -- A) It was pulled prior to street like Swamp Thing, allowing a couple to trickle out (but very unlikely). Or B) It sold way more than they anticipated and are trying to meet demand (probably the case.) __________________ I'm going with Jerkstore! Jerkstore is the line! Jerkstore! Yes. - George Costanza "What a lovely day for an exorcism." Demon/Regan - THE EXORCIST

08-28-2003, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
larphillips Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH	Well, the online retailers are still listing it as 'available to ship.' ($9.12 on deepdiscountdvd.) __________________ I'm going with Jerkstore! Jerkstore is the line! Jerkstore! Yes. - George Costanza "What a lovely day for an exorcism." Demon/Regan - THE EXORCIST

08-29-2003, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
JimboQ Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tempe, Az	Shit, I got mine Tuesday morning. I've seen it all over. By the way folks, the theatrical trailer for the Brood is FANTASTIC. There's no insert, as expected, however. Now I know that Clownhouse was the only MGM title that was delayed/deleted, for whatever reason, I don't know. And I'm gonna say it again, the trailer is FANTASTIC!!! So call the kids in the living room, and watch it together. Let 'em know that this what happens to kids who don't eat their veggies. __________________ "Woo Jack, that's a baaad outfit!! Woo" -street pimp to Superman after leaving phone booth Last edited by JimboQ : 08-29-2003 at 05:28 PM.

08-29-2003, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	I also really loved "The Brood". After seeing another early Cronenberg horror film, "Shivers", and being very disappointed by it, I was not expecting too much from "The Brood". I was, however, quite pleasantly surprised to find a very well-done affective horror film. I love all the drab Fall colors in it, they work very nicely for the film. I haven't yet tried to find a copy, however. __________________ Whitney Houston is unanimously considered to be a talentless crack-addicted prostitute, but she's still proud to be 82% better than Star Wars. Teh video. \| Teh audio. \| Teh win! ...And please, for the love of god, don't be this guy.

08-28-2003, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	I've had a very hard time finding it as well. Sometimes it's just luck as to whether your local retailer gets copies in right away, especially with a less popular catalogue title like this. But I loves my Cronenberg, and I want this now!

08-29-2003, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
ceeece Actor Join Date: Sep 2001	I remember seeing this movie on HBO or Cinemax all the time when I was younger. I need to rent this! Not sure if it is a buy though.

08-29-2003, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Herbert West	I too have had trouble finding "The Brood" as well. Oh, and "Clownhouse" is not cancelled, it has just been delayed until 2004. That came direct from MGM (but they never said why!).

08-30-2003, 04:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Herbert West	Just found a copy at Circuit City.

08-30-2003, 09:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
jtorrance Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Refugee from the planet Alderaan.	Got mine this past Monday. The transfer is decent and Howard Shore's score is really present. A great buy for Cronenberg fans who know the story behind the flick... __________________ Do you want me to bring out the LeRoy Neiman paintings?

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