Directed by David Cronenberg,
Shivers, also known as
They Came from Within, is a terrific film on many levels. At the core, it is a grimy horror flick complete with naked women, parasitic worms, and gruesome orgies. However, it also represents a deeper message-- the spread of HIV, which didn't occur until years after its release! The story takes place in a suburban apartment building where a strain of parasitic worms are released into the pool of residents. The worm isn't spread by air or blood, but instead by sex-- which it then commands its new hosts to do repeatedly. Overall, it is an excellent scare, but it also is a social commentary on the consequences of free sex. Is David Cronenberg a Republican, or just a crazed fan of creepy bathtub scenes? You decide.
Buy
Shivers at
Amazon, or rent it from
Netflix. Before you decide, check out this old-school trailer from
They Came from Within....
P.S. Did you know that Shivers was made in just 15 days? Pretty impressive, especially considering today's standards.....
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