Shivers (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1975, Shivers is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 88 minutes. “Being Terrified is Just the Beginning!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The residents of a suburban high-rise apartment building are being infected by a strain of parasites that turn them into mindless, sex-crazed fiends out to infect others by the slightest sexual contact.
Who’s in it. Shivers stars Paul Hampton as Roger St. Luc, Joe Silver as Rollo Linsky, Lynn Lowry as Nurse Forsythe and Barbara Steele as Betts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Shivers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cultpix and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shivers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shivers tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shivers (1975)?
- In US, Shivers is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cultpix and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shivers worth watching?
- Shivers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shivers?
- Shivers stars Paul Hampton, Joe Silver, Lynn Lowry, Barbara Steele and Allan Kolman.
- When was Shivers released?
- Shivers was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.