David Cronenberg’s 2022 film Crimes of the Future was hyped in its lead-up to release as a return to form for the director known for his excursions into the existential depths of body horror. It was his first film in eight years, and first science fiction film since 1999’s eXistenZ. During its premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Crimes of the Future was given a six-minute standing ovation that overshadowed the reports of multiple audience members walking out within the first few minutes.
