David Cronenberg Charts 'A History Of Violence'

[Friday, February 13th, 2004]
David Cronenberg has signed to direct A History of Violence, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Adapted by Josh Olson from John Wagner and Vince Locke's graphic novel of the same name, A History of Violence tells the story of an ordinary family's life after the father receives unwanted national attention for a seemingly vigilante-style self-defense killing at his diner.

Cronenberg made a name for himself writing and directing such horror films as Scanners and Videodrome as well as the 1986 remake of The Fly.

The Canadian director then transitioned to such provocative fare as Naked Lunch, Crash and eXistenZ.

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