Shivers (1975)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1975
Land: Canada
Alternative Title: The Parasite Murders, Parasiten-Mörder, Huivering, Calafrios, Frissons
Regisseur: David Cronenberg
Writer: David Cronenberg
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Ivan Reitman
Co-Producer: Don Carmody
Executive Producer: Alfred Pariser, André Link, John Dunning
Firmen: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), DAL Productions
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Budget: 179.000
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: attack, infestation, island, luxury hotel, organ transplant, panic, parasite, sex fiend, sexual attraction, zombie
Geschichte
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.
Zusammenfassung
'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.
