Dead Ringers
1988
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Synopsis
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.
Dead Ringers (1988) is a 1h 55min thriller feature film by David Cronenberg. Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Selected for Hysteria Film Festival (2025).
Facts
Awards
Canadian Screen Award for Best Screenplay, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director, New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Motion Picture
Setting
Canada
Filming location
Toronto
Production
The Rank Organisation, Telefilm Canada, Morgan Creek Entertainment
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Hysteria Film Festival 2025
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2015 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 1990 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 1988 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1988 generic
