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Shivers (1975)

โ€œBeing Terrified is Just the Beginning!โ€

6.4/10 ยท 737 votes 1h 28m r HorrorScience-fiction

#17 of 19 films from 1975 #552 of 1243 in horror

Directed by David Cronenberg ยท Written by David Cronenberg

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Overview

The residents of a suburban high-rise apartment building are infected by parasites that turn them into mindless nymphomaniac fiends.

Cast

Paul Hamptonas Roger St. Luc
Joe Silveras Rollo Linsky
Lynn Lowryas Nurse Forsythe
Allan Kolmanas Nicholas Tudor
Susan Petrieas Janine Tudor
Barbara Steeleas Betts
Ronald Mlodzikas Merrick
Barry Baldaroas Detective Heller
Camil Ducharmeas Mr. Guilbault
Hanna Poznanskaas Mrs. Guilbault
Wally Martinas Doorman
Vlasta Vranaas Kresimer Sviben
Silvie Deboisas Benda Sviben
Charles Perleyas Delivery Boy

Facts

Release dateMay 16, 1975
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 1975 average of 118 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$179,000
Box office$1,000,000 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0073705

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Questions

How long is Shivers?
Shivers runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Shivers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 737 votes, which places it #17 of 19 films released in 1975 in this index (top 16%) and #552 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Shivers?
Shivers was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fly (1986), Eastern Promises (2007), Videodrome (1983).
Who stars in Shivers?
Paul Hampton as Roger St. Luc; Joe Silver as Rollo Linsky; Lynn Lowry as Nurse Forsythe; Allan Kolman as Nicholas Tudor; Susan Petrie as Janine Tudor; Barbara Steele as Betts.
What is Shivers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Shivers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/63462.

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