Shivers
“Being Terrified is Just the Beginning!”
Synopsis
The residents of a suburban high-rise apartment building are infected by parasites that turn them into mindless nymphomaniac fiends.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Shivers ≣ 1975 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Paul Hampton
Roger St. Luc
Joe Silver
Rollo Linsky
Lynn Lowry
Nurse Forsythe
Allan Kolman
Nicholas Tudor
Susan Petrie
Janine Tudor
Barbara Steele
Betts
Ronald Mlodzik
Merrick
Barry Baldaro
Detective Heller
Camil Ducharme
Mr. Guilbault
Hanna Poznanska
Mrs. Guilbault
Wally Martin
Doorman
Vlasta Vrana
Kresimer Sviben
Silvie Debois
Benda Sviben
Charles Perley
Delivery Boy
Al Rochman
Parkins
Julie Wildman
Miss Lewis
Arthur Grosser
Mr. Wolfe
Edith Johnson
Olive
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasporto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 3, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$179K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.59x
+$821K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- David Cronenberg
- Original Title
- Shivers
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $179K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- DAL Productions, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cronenberg
David Cronenberg
Robert Saad
Patrick Dodd
Alfred Pariser, John Dunning, André Link, Ivan Reitman
Department Leadership Roster
David Cronenberg
Director
David Cronenberg
Writer
Robert Saad
Director of Photography
Patrick Dodd
Editor
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shivers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shivers about?
The residents of a suburban high-rise apartment building are infected by parasites that turn them into mindless nymphomaniac fiends.
Who directed Shivers?
Shivers was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in Shivers?
The principal cast of Shivers includes Paul Hampton, Joe Silver, Lynn Lowry, Allan Kolman, Susan Petrie.
When was Shivers released and how long is it?
Shivers was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shivers?
Shivers had a reported production budget of $179K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (5.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shivers?
Shivers holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).