Dead Ringers (1988)

Two bodies. Two minds. One soul.

Dead Ringers (1988) poster

Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.

Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Peter Suschitzky
Editing: Ronald Sanders
Production: Mantle Clinic II, Téléfilm Canada, Morgan Creek Entertainment
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en

Themes

Sadistic Game and Survival Horror, Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality

Keywords

bondage, based on novel or book, nurse, sadism, obsession, toronto, canada, sadomasochism, twin brother, murder, prostitution, drugs, twins, receptionist, extramarital affair, medical profession

Trailer

Dead Ringers Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Ringers about?
Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.
Who directed Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers stars Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas, Stephen Lack.
How long is Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers is a Thriller, Horror film.
What is the budget of Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers had a budget of $13M.
How much did Dead Ringers gross?
Dead Ringers grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was Dead Ringers produced?
Dead Ringers was produced in Canada, United States of America.
What are the themes of Dead Ringers?
The themes of Dead Ringers include: Sadistic Game and Survival Horror, Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality.