Shifter
Shifter

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Shifter

2020
Movie
85 min
English

A young woman struggles with the painful and gruesome side effects of an experiment with time travel gone wrong that causes her to lose control and shift through time at random.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Dylan KnicelyGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself trapped in a terrifying loop, forced to relive the same horrifying night over and over. As she desperately tries to break free, she uncovers a sinister secret about the nature of reality and a mysterious entity that feeds on her fear. Her only hope lies in deciphering the cryptic clues left behind by others who have faced the same fate.

Critical Reception

Shifter received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique premise and atmospheric tension. Some found the pacing to be a bit slow in parts, but the film was generally lauded for its inventive approach to the time-loop horror subgenre and its unsettling scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever and original take on the time-loop concept.

  • Noted for its effective use of suspense and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Some viewers found the narrative a bit convoluted or slow-burning.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment indicates appreciation for the film's creative horror elements and suspenseful build-up, with some viewers finding it a refreshing departure from conventional horror tropes.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Dylan Knicely, has stated that the concept for 'Shifter' was inspired by a recurring dream he had.

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