Fresh
This is one of the director's most accomplished films.
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
Spider
The only thing worse than losing your mind... is finding it again.
2002 · 1h 38m · R
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
David Cronenberg
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Spider
Overview
A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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85%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It's a pleasure to watch such an understated treatment of potentially sensational subject matter.
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Fresh
Although languid to a fault, Spider offers some payoff for those with enough patience to stick it out.
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
Fresh
Definitely a trip into unexplored territory.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
Spider isn't nearly as disturbing as it is intriguing, despite its subject matter.
Tom Long, Detroit News
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