Who Does David Cronenburg Play in Clive Barker’s “Nightbreed'?

Viggo Mortensen bares it all.

What Makes David Cronenberg’s Performance So Terrifying in ‘Nightbreed’?

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His physical traits, mannerisms, and delivery all work to make him so believable in this disturbing role.

He has directed enough standout performances to mimic what a great horror role requires.

Dr. Decker is an authority figure Aaron and the rest of the community believe they can trust.

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But he’s still able to show a tremendous sense of intimidating physicality in the climactic fight scene.

His timing with Scheffer and the other professional actors in the movie is better spot on.

David Cronenberg as Dr. Decker/Sackhead in Clive Barker’s ‘Nightbreed’ (1990)

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