Article on David Cronenberg

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There are few things more entertaining for a film critic than analyzing a David Cronenberg film. Most of his films can be classified as horror, a genre that works through the deep inner turmoil of humankind's fears and obsessions, all which makes for some thoughtful viewing. To top it off, he is a solid craftsman and a thoughtful filmmaker. Bad horror films are so easy to make that the genre tends to be dominated by hacks and clowns with no sense of timing, psychology or suspense. In that context, Cronenberg's dark vision of human nature seems almost refreshing.