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Shivers (1975) | Criteria

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Shivers

English • 1975 • 1h 28m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

David Cronenberg

Science Fiction Horror

Synopsis

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

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Body Horror
Position 4
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Additions: October 2020
Position 94
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70's Horror
Position 20
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Additions: January 2020
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Seventies Sci-Fi
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

WriterDavid Cronenberg

CinematographerRobert Saad

EditorPatrick Dodd

ProducerIvan Reitman

Cast

Paul Hamptonas Roger St. Luc

Joe Silveras Rollo Linsky

Lynn Lowryas Nurse Forsythe

Allan Kolmanas Nicholas Tudor

as 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

Al Rochmanas Parkins

Julie Wildmanas Miss Lewis

Arthur Grosseras Mr. Wolfe

Edith Johnsonas Olive

Dorothy Davisas Vi

Joy Coghillas Mona Wheatley