I picked up this one since I have an affinity for 70's and 80's deadly animal flicks. The reviews said this one would fall squarely into this sub-subgenre.
Since this one was released in 1986, I guess it would be fair to compare it to a similar film from that year, The Fly. Some of the makeup effects and general atmosphere are similar, but Breeders falls way short of Cronenberg's work. Plots aren't fully explored, the acting is painful to watch (except for the guy who plays Ira), and you never get a grasp as to what the titular creatures look like. I was willing to allow for a little clumsiness in the appearance of the creature(s), since this was pre-CGI, but I was disappointed.
I suppose if you have a thing for 80's hairstyles on unclothed ladies, then this one may suit your late-night fancy. Otherwise, go watch Cronenberg's work again, or take a look at Piranha, Razorback, or Squirm.
Since this one was released in 1986, I guess it would be fair to compare it to a similar film from that year, The Fly. Some of the makeup effects and general atmosphere are similar, but Breeders falls way short of Cronenberg's work. Plots aren't fully explored, the acting is painful to watch (except for the guy who plays Ira), and you never get a grasp as to what the titular creatures look like. I was willing to allow for a little clumsiness in the appearance of the creature(s), since this was pre-CGI, but I was disappointed.
I suppose if you have a thing for 80's hairstyles on unclothed ladies, then this one may suit your late-night fancy. Otherwise, go watch Cronenberg's work again, or take a look at Piranha, Razorback, or Squirm.