Shimmer (1995)

Shimmer (1995) poster

"Our apartment was one hundred years old, and it was haunted. Friends suggested that we paint a black spot on the ceiling to get rid of the ghost. She wasn't a bad ghost, she was just an old hooker. She kept turning the front hall light on and off, and opening doors for her johns, who came at all hours of the night. She loved sex and she loved parties, so we were forced to have sex and parties all the time to appease her. Other ghosts were also there: immigrants who spoke neither English nor French. They had come from far away, and longed to return to their homelands. Sometimes they sang sad songs. Shimmer started as their story. My grandmother's story, my parents' story and mine got mixed up with theirs along the way." - Nelson Henricks

Director: Nelson Henricks
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:
Editing: Michel Giroux
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shimmer about?
"Our apartment was one hundred years old, and it was haunted. Friends suggested that we paint a black spot on the ceiling to get rid of the ghost. She wasn't a bad ghost, she was just an old hooker. She kept turning the front hall light on and off, and opening doors for her johns, who came at all hours of the night. She loved sex and she loved parties, so we were forced to have sex and parties all the time to appease her. Other ghosts were also there: immigrants who spoke neither English nor French. They had come from far away, and longed to return to their homelands. Sometimes they sang sad songs. Shimmer started as their story. My grandmother's story, my parents' story and mine got mixed up with theirs along the way." - Nelson Henricks
Who directed Shimmer?
Shimmer was directed by Nelson Henricks.
How long is Shimmer?
Shimmer has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Shimmer?
Shimmer is a Drama film.
Where was Shimmer produced?
Shimmer was produced in Canada.