At the time The Brood was developed, Cronenberg fought for custody of his daughter from his first marriage. This was the first film scored by composer Howard Shore. Shore has written the music for all but one of Cronenberg's subsequent films.
A meningioma is a type of tumor that develops from the meninges, the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. There are three layers of meninges, called the dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater.
Yes: All abnormal growths in the brain are serious. A meningioma is brain tumor that can vary from very mild to very severe. Some are very slow growing and depending on the patient's age and risks for surgery might not be removed.