Shelf Life (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2004, Shelf Life is a horror film directed by Mark Tuit, running about 90 minutes. “Death holds no dominion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin Remaro, while in hot pursuit of evil, is hit by a car. Ben and Julie (the occupants of the car) are convinced to flee the scene of the accident and take him home. Instead they take him to their place. Through a turn of events, they come to discover that Martin is a very troubled man. Wanting him out of their home, they agree to collect the drugs needed to help heal his wounds. Through the people they come into contact with while purchasing the drugs, they come to understand that he is a very sick man that needs help and that they are in danger.
Who’s in it. Shelf Life stars William MacDonald as Martin, Bryce McLaughlin as Ben, Courtney Kramer as Julie and Earl Pastko as Old Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Shelf Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shelf Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shelf Life tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shelf Life (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shelf Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shelf Life worth watching?
- Shelf Life holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shelf Life?
- Shelf Life stars William MacDonald, Bryce McLaughlin, Courtney Kramer, Earl Pastko and Paralee Cook.
- When was Shelf Life released?
- Shelf Life was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.