specific shots.In all three films there is a power hungry individual that tries to rise. In The Dead Zone it is Greg Stillsan, a crooked politician tries to rise to a powerful political office through illegal means. In Videodrome it is definitely Barry Convex, who tries to take control of Channel 83 from Max to spread "The Videodrome" across the country. Max could also be viewed this way, he was trying to build a television station through socially deviant content. In The Brood, Dr. Raglan fits this description to a lesser extent. I am not sure what he is trying to gain by raising these creatures, and why did he choose Noah to be the mother for them, remains a mystery to me. I did not like the fact that this was not explained in the movie. I view that as a major detraction to an otherwise good movie. He may just be using his patients as some type of a medical scam.Also, a common trait held by all three films would be the power or lack there of the human mind. In The Dead Zone Johnny exhibits amazing power by solving a murder, saving a boy from drowning and stopping Stillsan. In The Brood Dr. Raglan is able to influence people into thinking he is someone else, therefore exploiting the weaknesses that the mind has. In Videodrome, whoever invented it, was able to tempt people into watching it and have it influence them into acting like zombies almost. They almost became television characters in a horror movie. Ironic isnt it?Cronenberg without a doubt is able to put "signature" on his films. All had to with the power of the mind and the trouble it can cause if not used properly. This is an attractive alternative to the typical horror movie. It also keeps the viewers attention throughout the length of the film. These films differed slightly than something that would be made in America. I enjoyed all three of them. After watching these films I will likely look at the list we received in class and see what other works Cronen...
