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Collaborators: Spider: Dressing Ralph Feinnes

Dennis Cleg (Ralph Fiennes), the titular character in Spider, is a damaged man who spends his days reconstructing his childhood through his memories. Recently released from an institution, Spider’s mental state manifests itself in the way he presents himself to the world. Hear from Denise Cronenberg and Stephan Dupuis as they discuss Spider’s costume and makeup.

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Spider explores the mind of a mentally-disturbed man (Ralph Fiennes). Ralph Fiennes as Spider.

Spider, 2002
Photographer: Takashi Seida
Images provided courtesy of Prospero Pictures, Entertainment One and Sony Pictures Classics Inc.
Ralph Fiennes is seen behind David Cronenberg's profile on the set of Spider. On set with director David Cronenberg and Ralph Fiennes as Spider.

Spider, 2002
Photographer: Takashi Seida
Images provided courtesy of Prospero Pictures, Entertainment One and Sony Pictures Classics Inc.
A troubled Spider (Ralph Fiennes) does not recognize himself in the mirror. Ralph Fiennes as Spider.

Spider, 2002
Photographer: Takashi Seida
Images provided courtesy of Prospero Pictures, Entertainment One and Sony Pictures Classics Inc.