Sex Wish

A plastic surgeon develops a controversial new procedure to help his patients overcome their psychological traumas by transplanting their minds into younger, healthier bodies. However, the experiment goes awry, leading to a series of disturbing and violent consequences.

The film, originally titled 'The Parasite Murders' and later released as 'Sex Wish', received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, with some critics praising its ambition and Cronenberg's early directorial style, while others found it to be gratuitous and overly disturbing.

• Praised for its disturbing originality and early signs of Cronenberg's unique vision.

• Criticized for its graphic content and narrative inconsistencies.

• Seen as a precursor to later, more polished works by the director.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to its limited initial release and cult status, though it is often discussed among fans of Cronenberg's early, more extreme work.

The film was originally intended to be a more straightforward sci-fi thriller but was heavily re-edited and re-shot by producers without David Cronenberg's full involvement, leading to its disjointed narrative and alternate titles.