Overview

• Originally conceived as an eight-episode Netflix series, 'The Shrouds' was reimagined as a feature film after the streaming platform passed on the project.
• The story centers on Karsh Relikh, played by Vincent Cassel, a grieving entrepreneur who invents coffins equipped with high-definition cameras to livestream the decomposition of loved ones.
• The film draws on Cronenberg's personal grief following the loss of his wife, Carolyn Zeifman, in 2017, making it one of his most intimate works.
• Diane Kruger plays three roles in the film, including Karsh's late wife Becca, her twin sister Terry, and the AI assistant Hunny.
• Following its nationwide theatrical release on April 25, 2025, 'The Shrouds' will be available for streaming on the Criterion Channel after its theatrical run.