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1975 · 88 min · R

Shivers

Directed by David Cronenberg · Horror, Science Fiction

Shivers (1975) is a Horror film, directed by David Cronenberg set in Montreal during the 1970s. It runs 88 minutes and is rated R.

A zombie, with a tense and bleak tone. The story unfolds through single location / bottle.

Cinematography
Robert Saad
Cast
Paul HamptonJoe SilverLynn LowryAllan KolmanSusan PetrieBarbara SteeleRonald MlodzikBarry Baldaro

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Montreal
Setting
Suburban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Zombie
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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