The Shrouds
Movie Details:
| French title | Les Linceuls |
| Country | France, Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Body horror, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Release date | May 20, 2024 (Cannes) September 5, 2024 (TIFF) January 22, 2025 (France) |
| Running time | 1hr 59min |
| Starring | Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt |
| Directed by | David Cronenberg |
| Written by | David Cronenberg |
| Produced by | Saïd Ben Saïd, Martin Katz, Anthony Vaccarello |
| Cinematography by | Douglas Koch |
| Edited by | Christopher Donaldson |
| Music by | Howard Shore |
| Production Design by | Carol Spier |
| Art Direction by | Jason Clarke |
| Costume Design by | Anne Dixon |
| Production Company | Prospero Pictures SBS International Saint Laurent Productions |
| Distributor | Pyramide Distribution (France) Sphere Films (Canada) |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
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Cast & Characters:
- Vincent Cassel as Karsh
- Diane Kruger as Becca / Terry / Hunny
- Guy Pearce as Maury
- Sandrine Holt as Soo-Min
- Jennifer Dale as Myrna Slotnik
- Paddington as Dog
- Al Sapienza as Luca DiFolco
- Elizabeth Saunders as Gray Foner
- Ingvar Sigurdsson
- Steve Switzman as Dr. Jerry Eckler
- Eric Weinthal as Dr. Hofstra
- Matt Willis as Muscle
- Jeff Yung as Dr. Rory Zhao
Storyline:
Karsh, 50, is a prominent businessman. Inconsolable since the death of his wife, he invents GraveTech, revolutionary and controversial technology that enables the living to monitor their dear departed’s corpses as they decay in their shrouds. One night, multiple graves, including that of Karsh’s wife, are desecrated. Karsh sets out to track down the perpetrators.
About The Shrouds Movie:
The concept was originally envisaged as a television series for Netflix, with Cronenberg writing two episodes before the plans were cancelled by Netflix.
Saïd Ben Saïd and Martin Katz produced the film for Prospero Pictures and SBS International alongside co-producer Steve Solomos. The cinematographer Douglas Koch worked alongside art director Jason Clarke and production designer Carol Spier and costume designer Anne Dixon.
In an interview, Cronenberg described the film as very “personal” and “autobiographical”. It is directly inspired by his own grief at the loss of his wife, Carolyn, who died in 2017.
The project was first announced in May 2022, with Vincent Cassel attached to play the lead role. In September 2022, Léa Seydoux joined the cast. In April 2023, Diane Kruger replaced Seydoux, and Guy Pearce joined the cast. That month, Sandrine Holt also joined the cast.
Principal photography began on May 8, 2023, in Toronto, Canada, and wrapped on June 19, 2023.
The Shrouds Release Date:
The film was screened in Main Competition section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2024. It also played at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.
The film was originally set to be released theatrically in France by Pyramide Distribution on January 29, 2025, but the release date was pushed forward to January 22, 2025. Sideshow and Janus Films will release the film in the United States.
Accolades:
| Award or film festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | May 25, 2024 | Palme d’Or | David Cronenberg | Nominated |