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THEME EXPLORATION

genetic disorder

13 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 · Rupert Wyatt
The Aviator
The Aviator
2004 · Martin Scorsese
Jurassic World
Jurassic World
2015 · Colin Trevorrow
Leviathan
Leviathan
2014 · Andrey Zvyagintsev
Spider
Spider
2002 · David Cronenberg
Mimic
Mimic
1997 · Guillermo del Toro
Everyone's In It
Everyone's In It
2026 · Shamikh Gazali
The Cat O’ Nine Tails
The Cat O’ Nine Tails
1971 · Dario Argento
Resident Evil: Extinction
Resident Evil: Extinction
2007 · Russell Mulcahy
Code 46
Code 46
2003 · Michael Winterbottom
El niño y la niebla/The Boy and the Fog
El niño y la niebla/The Boy and the Fog
1953 · Roberto Gavaldón
Deep Blue Sea
Deep Blue Sea
1999 · Renny Harlin
Lee's Adventures
Lee's Adventures
2011 · Frant Gwo
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
David Cronenberg → Canada

His body horror films like 'The Fly' and 'Videodrome' obsessively explore genetic mutation and biological transformation as central existential themes.

Darren Aronofsky → United States

His films such as 'The Fountain' and 'Black Swan' delve into psychological and physical deterioration, examining inherited trauma and genetic predisposition.

Claire Denis → France

Her film 'High Life' presents a sci-fi exploration of genetic engineering, reproduction, and the consequences of manipulating human biology in isolation.

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