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Shiver
Santi, a young high-school student with a serious physical reaction to sunlight, is forced by his health to move with his single mother to a shadowy, isolated village in the mountains of Spain where the inhabitants begin to reveal themselves as strangely xenophobic. When terrible, violent events begin to occur, Santi becomes first a pariah at school and then strongly suspected by the police of hideous murders. Santi himself, however, wonders if he is not the next victim.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Wendy wakes up in a hospital with amnesia, unsure of who she is or how she got there. As she tries to piece together her past, she uncovers a disturbing truth about a series of murders and her potential involvement. A mysterious figure begins to stalk her, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.
Critical Reception
Shiver received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares unoriginal. While some appreciated the attempt at a psychological thriller, the execution was largely seen as lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on amnesia tropes without offering a fresh perspective.
The thriller elements are underdeveloped and fail to generate significant suspense.
The film's attempt at a twist ending is largely predictable and unsatisfying.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Shiver are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with the film's uninspired plot and lack of memorable moments.
Fun Fact
The film was released direct-to-video in many regions, contributing to its limited critical and audience attention.
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