The film is set in a world where humans are losing the ability to feel physical pain, leading to a culture obsessed with surgery as a new form of intimacy or "sex".
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: The story touches on "eco-horror," suggesting that humans are evolving to digest the microplastics and synthetic waste that have permeated the planet. The film is set in a world where
, directed by David Cronenberg, is a return to the director's "body horror" roots, exploring a future where humanity must adapt to a synthetic environment through biological mutation. Core Themes & Plot Core Themes & Plot : Like many Cronenberg
: Like many Cronenberg films, it received both walkouts at the Cannes Film Festival and critical acclaim for its "provocative and feverish" ideas. Critical Consensus