David Cronenberg recently opened up about his cult classics, eXistenZ and Videodrome, highlighting their ties to today's gaming scene. While he’s not a big gamer, he sees his films as deep dives into how mass media shapes our reality. He points out how the immersive experiences in his films echo current trends like VR and AI-driven NPCs in gaming. He cheekily recommends a double feature of his films, even if finding eXistenZ on streaming is a bit of a hunt. Plus, he gives a shoutout to his son Brandon’s film, Possessor, which has made waves in the gaming world too....
Published on: 6/21/2025
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