Retina

In a near-future society obsessed with genetic perfection, a brilliant but disgraced scientist discovers a way to implant artificial memories. His controversial research attracts the attention of powerful corporations and clandestine organizations, forcing him to confront the ethical boundaries of his work and the true nature of human identity. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that could reshape humanity itself.

Retina has been met with a polarized critical response, praised by some for its ambitious themes and Cronenberg's signature body horror elements, while others found its narrative convoluted and its bleak outlook oppressive. Audiences have been divided, with fans of Cronenberg's earlier work appreciating its return to form, while newcomers may find it challenging.

• Praised for its disturbing and thought-provoking exploration of memory and identity.

• Criticized for its dense, sometimes opaque narrative and relentless bleakness.

• Visually striking with Cronenberg's characteristic blend of the visceral and the cerebral.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Retina' to be a visually arresting and intellectually stimulating film, with many appreciating its challenging themes. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was overly complex and the film's overall tone was excessively dark and unsettling.

Nominated for Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Sci-Fi/Horror. Won Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.

The distinctive, unsettling sound design of the memory implantation sequences was achieved by recording microscopic vibrations within human bone tissue.