Review of Rabid (1977) by Tyler B — 09 Feb 2006

A Cronenberg masterpiece with a lot of social commentary hidden within the horror.

This review of Rabid (1977) was written by Tyler B on 09 Feb 2006.

Rabid has generally received mixed reviews.

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Awesome early Cronenberg. Unlike some of his early stuff like Scanners and The Brood, this one is not nearly as slow paced…

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Another of Cronenberg's experimental, half-assed horror movies, but it's actually not bad. For fans of campiness, Rabid is a perfect one…

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Pequena joya de la primera etapa de Cronenberg. Marilyn Chambers, la tambien protagonista de Behind the Green door luce un poco torpe, pero radiante…

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