David Cronenberg's underrated second film continues to develop his theme of body manipulation.
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01/17/05
Rabid (1977)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:11
Rotten:7
Average Rating:5.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: After undergoing radical surgery for injuries from a motorcycle accident, a young woman (former adult film star Marilyn Chambers) develops a strange phallic growth on her body and a thirst for... [More]
Starring: Marilyn Chambers, Joe Silver, Howard Ryshpan, Patricia Gage
Director: David Cronenberg
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Reviews for Rabid
1 - 18 (sorted by critic A-Z)
A strong indicator of the auteur's obsessions but lacks the sustained energy and invention of most of his other work.
03/09/03
shows the early signs of the talent of someone who has become renowned for creating thought-provoking material
03/09/03
Ultimately Rabid boils down to zombified sluts and shock moments but it's an irresistible combination that Cronenberg handles well.
01/01/00
Chambers acquits herself well, and Cronenberg is nothing less than competent.
07/14/02
It was quite enjoyable in a less than biting way.
01/01/00
Here is an extremely violent, sometimes nauseating, picture about a young woman affected with rabies, running around Montreal infecting others.
03/26/09
Top Criticquite good
02/18/08
None of the other recent apocalypse movies has shown so much political or cinematic sophistication.
06/24/06
Revolting, yes, but still, an intelligent predecessor to some more moronic efforts in the same genre.
10/19/09
While Chambers does add some resonance to the film as a sexual icon, her acting ability is decidedly limited.
10/19/09
Not Cronenberg at his peak, but neither is it without interest.
04/21/03
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11/18/04
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07/05/05
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03/10/04
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08/17/02
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12/05/05
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