Dead Ringers (1988)
Año de lanzamiento: 1988
Nación: Canada
Alternative Title: Pacto de amor, Смъртоносна връзка, Gêmeos - Mórbida Semelhança, Alter ego, Gemini, Twins, Mortalmente parecidos, Die Unzertrennlichen, Blodbrødre, Inseparables, Erottamattomat, Oskiljaktiga, Faux-semblants, Oi dihasmenoi, Két test egy lélek, Inseparabili, Senritsu no Kizuna, Una vez en la vida, Tvillingskjebner, Nierozłączni, Irmãos Inseparáveis, Kobni blizanci, Dubbelgångare, Связанные насмерть, Ölü Ikizler
Director: David Cronenberg
Writer: Bari Wood, David Cronenberg, Jack Geasland, Norman Snider
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: David Cronenberg, Marc Boyman
Executive Producer: Carol Baum, Sylvio Tabet
Compañías: Mantle Clinic II, Téléfilm Canada
Género: Drama, Horror, Horror Film, Thriller
Budget: 13.000.000
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: based on novel or book, bondage, drugs, extramarital affair, gynecologist, identical twin, medical profession, murder, nurse, obsession, prostitution, receptionist, romantic, sadism, sadomasochism, toronto, canada, twin brother, twins, voyeurism
Historia
Elliot and Beverly Mantle are identical twin gynecologists who share everything, including Elliot's affairs with their patients. When Elliot grows tired of a woman, he introduces her to Beverly without revealing their secret. This arrangement works smoothly until Beverly meets and falls in love with actress Claire Niveau at the clinic. However, when Claire inadvertently deceives him, Beverly slips into a state of madness.
Resumen
Directed by David Cronenberg in 1988, 'Dead Ringers' is a psychological horror-thriller that explores themes of obsession, identity, and sibling rivalry through the story of identical twin brothers who share everything, including their lives and lovers. The film is notable for its disturbing portrayal of the twins' descent into madness and the chilling performances by Jeremy Irons, who plays both Elliot and Beverly.
