On Screen!: Shivers (2008)

The debut feature from Canada's most celebrated filmmaker, David Cronenberg, Shivers provided the young director with a crash course in feature filmmaking and established many of the unsettling themes explored in his later work. In the film, medical professor Dr. Hobbes (Fred Doederlein) creates a genetically-engineered organism he plans to use to bring about a more sensually aware society, but his experiments turn deadly when the aphrodisiac-producing parasite gets out of control and spreads throughout a swinging Montreal apartment complex. Despite the film's success on both sides of the border, the critical backlash against the film was used to launch a cultural attack on Canada's film funding.

Director: Tristan Orchard
Runtime: 47 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Screen!: Shivers about?
The debut feature from Canada's most celebrated filmmaker, David Cronenberg, Shivers provided the young director with a crash course in feature filmmaking and established many of the unsettling themes explored in his later work. In the film, medical professor Dr. Hobbes (Fred Doederlein) creates a genetically-engineered organism he plans to use to bring about a more sensually aware society, but his experiments turn deadly when the aphrodisiac-producing parasite gets out of control and spreads throughout a swinging Montreal apartment complex. Despite the film's success on both sides of the border, the critical backlash against the film was used to launch a cultural attack on Canada's film funding.
Who directed On Screen!: Shivers?
On Screen!: Shivers was directed by Tristan Orchard.
Who stars in On Screen!: Shivers?
On Screen!: Shivers stars David Cronenberg, Joe Blasco, Ivan Reitman.
How long is On Screen!: Shivers?
On Screen!: Shivers has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).