The Brood

1h 32m · 1979 · Directed by David Cronenberg · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Brood (1979) runs 1h 32m, directed by David Cronenberg. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalized wife, while a series of brutal attacks committed by a brood of mutant children coincides with the husband's investigation.

Genres: Science Fiction, Horror

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)