Antiviral

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release date April 12 2013
studio IFC Films
director Brandon Cronenberg
writer Brandon Cronenberg
starring Caleb Landry Jones, Sarah Gadon, Malcolm McDowell, Douglas Smith, Matt Watts, James Cade
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[BD Review] Brad Digs ‘Antiviral’ And Two Lucky Winners Can Watch It For Free!!!

SundanceNOW and IFC Midnight’s Antiviral, directed by Brandon Cronenberg, opens on VOD and in limited theaters this Today, April 12th. So we figured we’d do two things, the first of which is to remind you to read Mr. Disgusting’s review (excerpted here),”The expectations may have been unfairly high (being the son of a legend demands some sort of competence), yet he surpasses them by delivering a deep, engaging, and beautifully shot art house horror film.READ MORE

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[Interview] Caleb Landry Jones On ‘Antiviral’ And… Other Stuff

IFC’s Antiviral, Brandon Cronenberg’s directorial debut that Mr. Disgusting loved out of the TIFF last September (review here), will be opening on VOD and in limited theaters this Friday, April 12th. With the release date looming, I figured I’d share my interview with the film’s star, Caleb Landry Jones (X-Men: First Class). We start talking about the film, but things take some interesting detours. READ MORE

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Worship Celebs With The U.S. Trailer For ‘Antiviral’

We’ve landed the official U.S. trailer for IFC’s awesome Antiviral, Brandon Cronenberg’s directorial debut that we loved out of the TIFF last September (read our review). READ MORE

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IFC Films Finally Set To Release Creepy ‘Antiviral,’ Comedic ‘Sightseers’

We’re told IFC Films is taking a step back from acquiring genre films, but until then, they have quite a few to unload. READ MORE

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[2013 HORROR MOVIE PREVIEW] LEFTOVERS & INDIE

I can’t even believe how happy I am to enter the New Year. These 2013 horror movie preview lits were a lot of work, but well worth it. Over the past several days we’ve shared with you all of the great genre films we’ll be seeing in theaters next year, everything from a new Evil Dead to a new Sin City and Machete. READ MORE

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[BEST & WORST '12] Corey Mitchell’s Top 15 Festival Horror Films of 2012

I’m old and have two young daughters. Before kids, I used to go to the movies at least two times a week. Now, I almost never head out to the theater to catch a first-run movie. I do, however, get to attend a couple of film festivals each year. READ MORE

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[BEST & WORST '12] Mr. Disgusting’s List of the Best Horror Films of 2012!

Every year I seem to have a conversation with someone about how weak the year was for horror. Reflecting back, I think it’s more so that every year there are a few gems that need plucking from a landfill of garbage. This doesn’t mean it was a “bad year,” it just means that the goodies are to be discovered and then celebrated. READ MORE

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Celeb Body Horror ‘Antiviral’ Gets UK Release

One of my favorite films of the past year was Brandon Cronenberg’s Antiviral, a celebrity body mod horror film that certainly left a mark with me. READ MORE

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[Fantastic Fest '12] Corey Mitchell’s Mini-Reviews: Day 1 – ‘Frankenweenie,’ ‘Antiviral,’ ‘Dredd,’ ‘Here Comes The Devil,’ & ‘American Mary”

The 8th annual Fantastic Fest has begun its 8-day reign of chaos in Austin, Texas. The sci/fi, fantasy, martial arts, Asian fantastic, and horror film festival offers up a little something for all genre lovers. READ MORE

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[TIFF '12 Review] Brad Thinks ‘Antiviral’ Hits More Than It Misses

Included in the Toronto line-up is Brandon (son of David) Cronenberg’s Antiviral, which made its North American Premiere at the fest. Brad (aka Mr. Disgusting) had a chance to check it out and he wound up liking it well enough! READ MORE

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New Trailer And Poster For Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Antiviral’ Go Celebrity Body Horror On Us

Included in the line-up is for the Toronto International Film Festival is Brandon Cronenberg’s Antiviral, which will be making its North American Premiere at the September event. Now, we have a new trailer and poster for the film. READ MORE

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[TIFF '12] Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Antiviral’ Joins Canadian Line-Up

The Toronto International Film Festival today announced the Canadian features lineup including first-time feature filmmakers Jason Buxton, Brandon Cronenberg, Igor Drljaca and Kate Melville, as well as filmmakers returning to the Festival —including Bruce Sweeney, Sarah Polley, Xavier Dolan, Michael McGowan and Bernard Émond. READ MORE

IFC Midnight Nabs Cronenberg’s ‘Antiviral’ For The U.S.

antiviral banner IFC Midnight Nabs Cronenbergs Antiviral For The U.S. READ MORE

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Writer/Director Brandon Cronenberg Discusses His Feature Film Debut, ‘Antiviral’

At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, audiences will be getting a dose of double Cronenberg. Not only is David Cronenberg’s surreal-looking Cosmopolis having its World Premiere but his son, Brandon will also be there showcasing his feature film debut, Antiviral. This sci-fi/horror tale is about a rogue medic played by Caleb Landry Jones (X-Men: First Class and The Last Exorcism) who sells sample viruses’ drawn from sick celebrities and sells it to their rabid fanbase. Brandon Cronenberg dabbles in the Body Horror subgenre; his dad’s bread and butter. Antiviral will be competing in the Un Certain Regard category which awards new talent. READ MORE

Take A Sample Of Cronenberg’s ‘Antiviral’ With First Ever Clip!

Brandon Cronenberg’s Antiviral, a bizarre celebrity thriller that stars Caleb Landry Jones (Byzantium, X-Men: First Class, The Last Exorcism) has made its debut at the ongoing Cannes market/festival, and while a few images hit last week, we’ve now landed the first ever clip. The footage is a slow burn as Landry Jones sneaks into a woman’s room for a blood sample. READ MORE

New Image From ‘Antiviral’ Spruces Up The Place

Brandon Cronenberg’s Antiviral, a bizarre celebrity thriller that stars Caleb Landry Jones (Byzantium, X-Men: First Class, The Last Exorcism) will be premiering at Cannes in just a few days. A few images hit last week, and now we have a look at a brand new image from Twitch that features what looks like an asylum room as imagined by Cosmo or Maxim. READ MORE

Caleb Landry Jones Plays Doctor In Cronenberg’s ‘Antiviral’

Getting ready for its Cannes debut, the first three images have been release for Brandon Cronenberg’s Antiviral, a bizarre celebrity thriller that stars Caleb Landry Jones (Byzantium, X-Men: First Class, The Last Exorcism). The below images display Jones playing doctor. Brandon is the son of legendary director David Cronenberg. READ MORE

Official Score: 3.5 / 5