Shivers 1975
“Being Terrified is Just the Beginning!”
What is Shivers?
Shivers is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- May 16, 1975
- Studios
- DAL Productions, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP)
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
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Overview
Shivers is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by DAL Productions, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP). Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A suburban high-rise erupts into a sexual panic when parasites turn tenants into frenzied predators.”
- Early example of David Cronenberg’s body‑horror style.
- Combines sci‑fi premise with unsettling sexual tension.
- Graphic sexual and horror elements may be off‑putting for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate pioneering, provocative horror that pushes boundaries of body transformation.
The film features explicit sexual violence and body‑horror, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Shivers?
It was directed by David Cronenberg.
What other titles is the film known by?
It is also known as The Parasite Murders, They Came from Within, and in French as Frissons.
What genre does Shivers belong to?
It is a science‑fiction body‑horror film.
When was Shivers released?
It premiered in 1975.
Why might parents want to research the film before viewing with children?
Because it contains graphic sexual and horror content that may be unsuitable for younger viewers.
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