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Shivers

Synopsis:

A gripping exercise in body horror and social paranoia, prolific Canadian director David Cronenberg's debut feature offers a startling look at modern isolationist society with a parasitic twist. When a scientist experimenting with a new form of organ transplants kills a young female resident of a fortress-like apartment complex before subsequently committing suicide, the investigation into her death leads to a frightening discovery. Originally conceived by the misguided scientist in a bid to aid organ transplant, an overzealous parasite quickly escapes into the complex in search of a host.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: David Cronenberg
  • Studio: Trans-American, DAL Productions
  • Year: 1975
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Country: Canada
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Science Fiction, Horror
  • Filmed in: Color

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