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The Spine

The Spine

20096.00h 12m

Overview

A poignant story of redemption that takes us into the relationship between a man and a woman trapped in a spiral of mutual destruction after 26 years of marriage, the Spine continues Landreth's pursuit of a twisted, beautiful and highly original visual aesthetic, using digital imagery to create characters whose physical appearances are metaphors for their unique souls.

Directed by Chris Landreth
Written by Chris Landreth
Produced by Steven Hoban, Marcy Page
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Top Cast

Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Dan Rutherford

Alberta Watson

Alberta Watson

Mary Rutherford

Patrice Goodman

Patrice Goodman

Angela

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Robert McCarrol

Francis

Themes & Keywords

marriage

About The Spine

The Spine is a animation, horror film released in 2009 exploring themes of marriage. Directed by Chris Landreth, it stars Gordon Pinsent, Alberta Watson, Patrice Goodman. A poignant story of redemption that takes us into the relationship between a man and a woman trapped in a spiral of mutual destruction after 26 years of marriage, the Spine continues Landreth's pursuit of a twisted, beautiful and highly original visual aesthetic, using digital imagery to create characters whose physical appearances are metaphors for their unique souls.

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