Shivers (1975)
Anno di uscita: 1975
Nazione: Canada
Alternative Title: The Parasite Murders, Parasiten-Mörder, Huivering, Calafrios, Frissons, Orgy of the Blood Parasites, The Parasite Complex, Parásitos asesinos, Vinieron de dentro de..., Vénen de dintre de..., Kylmät väreet, Anatrihiles, Paraziták, Il demone sotto la pelle, SF Hitokui seibutsu no shima: Nazo no seimeitai daishûrai, Shîbâsu: Hitokui seibutsu no shima, Epidemia, Parásitos mortales, Dreszcze, Os Parasitas da Morte, Frossa, Судороги, Ürpertiler, They Came from Within
Regista: David Cronenberg
Writer: David Cronenberg
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Ivan Reitman
Co-Producer: Don Carmody
Executive Producer: Alfred Pariser, André Link, John Dunning
Società: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), DAL Productions
Genere: Horror, Science Fiction
Budget: 179.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: attack, infestation, island, luxury hotel, organ transplant, panic, parasite, sex fiend, sexual attraction, zombie
Storia
In 'Shivers', directed by David Cronenberg and released in 1975, a luxury apartment complex outside Montreal becomes infested with parasites that transform its residents into violent, sex-crazed maniacs. Dr. Roger St. Luc, a character played by Paul McGrath, becomes aware of the outbreak and tries to contain it before it spreads to the city.
Riassunto
'Shivers' is a Canadian horror-science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg. Set in a luxury apartment complex outside Montreal, the movie revolves around an infestation of parasites that cause their hosts to become sexually aggressive and violent. The film explores themes of sexual desire, infection, and societal panic. It's considered one of Cronenberg's early works that showcases his interest in body horror and transformation.
