Caitlin Cronenberg’s ‘Humane’: A Dark Exploration of Family and Survival
Caitlin Cronenberg, the daughter of David Cronenberg and sister of Brandon Cronenberg, is making her mark in the world of horror with her new film “Humane”. Starring Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, and Peter Gallagher, the movie takes place in a post-ecological disaster future where a family patriarch enlists in a euthanasia program to reduce the planet’s population. This unique blend of family drama and chaos intrigued Cronenberg, as she found it to be a fascinating way to tell a story with a very distinct premise.
Cronenberg acknowledges that despite the macabre themes in her family’s work, she doesn’t necessarily believe she was born with a taste for darkness. Growing up, she was afraid of horror films and didn’t watch them. However, she recognizes that there may be an unspoken connection to darkness in her bloodline. Collaborating with her cinematographer and crew on “Humane” was essential for bringing her vision to life on screen. The experience was very collaborative, with everyone working together to achieve the desired compositions for each shot.
The film is now showing in select theaters, marking Caitlin Cronenberg’s debut in the horror genre. Through her work on the film, she has proven herself as a talent in the world of horror cinema, following in the footsteps of her renowned family members. The film’s blend of family drama and horror elements creates a unique viewing experience that is sure to draw in audiences looking for something different in the genre.
