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Shivers AKA The Parasite Murders AKA They Came From Within (Blu-ray) (1975)
T-E-R-R-O-R beyond the power of priest or science to exorcise.Director: David Cronenberg
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Commentaries:(1) Audio commentary with writer/director David Cronenberg and moderator by Chris Alexander
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Extras:"Mind Over Matter" 2020 interview with writer/director David Cronenberg (12:01)
"Good Night Nurse" 2020 interview with actress Lynn Lowry (16:54)
"Outside and Within" 2020 interview with special makeup effects creator Joe Blasco (12:55)
"Celebrating Cinépix: The Legacy of John Dunning" 2020 interview with Greg Dunning (10:05)
Interview with writer/director David Cronenberg from 1998 (21:16) (1080i 60hz)
Still Gallery (with 2011 audio interview by executive producer John Dunning) (8:37)
Still Gallery (with film score) (8:01)
2 Theatrical Trailers (3:01)
- Shivers
- They Came from Within
TV Spot (1:03)
3 Radio Spots (2:17) -
Subtitles:English, English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono (48khz/24bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in 1080p, except where noted.
All extras are in English with no subtitles.
Digital Copy also included.
Initial pressings come packaged with a slipcover. -
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Extras:Introduction by writer/director David Cronenberg (7:58)
"Shivers" 2008 episode of the CTV television series On Screen!!! (47:38)
Theatrical Trailer (1:26) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in the Cronenberg Collection with Rabid and The Dead Zone.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Parasite Memories: The Making of Shivers" 2014 documentary (42:52)
"Shivers" 2008 episode of the CTV television series On Screen!!! (47:37) (1080i 60hz)
"From Stereo to Video" 2014 video essay by Caelum Vatnsdal (26:21)
Promotional Gallery (24 images)
Theatrical Trailer (1:27)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 1.0 (48khz/24bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in 1080p, except where noted.
All extras are in English with no subtitles.
Comes with a reversible cover featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nat Marsh.
Includes a 48-page booklet featuring new writing on the film by Paul Corupe, creator of the Canuxploitation website, reprinted excerpts of Cronenberg on Cronenberg and more, illustrated with original archive stills and posters
Also available in a Steelbook.
Original pressing was Region B-locked and used the cut R-rated version (87:27 without Lionsgate and Restoration credits). Replacement program began in April 2016, though the older version was never recalled, and could still be in circulation.
Corrected discs have "2nd Pressing" printed on the disc label and are Region ALL despite the disc label & packaging stating Region B only. -
Easter eggs:Textless/Silent Opening Titles (2:24)
- From the Special Features menu, select "On Screen! - The Making of Shivers" and press Enter on the remote. Then highlight the return arrow and press right on the remote. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Unrated Version (1.78:1)
* The Film - R-rated Version (1.33:1)
Audio commentary by film historians Dr. Rolf Giessen and Dr. Gerd Naumann (Unrated version only)
Super 8 Version (17:42)
"Creative Cancer and the New Flesh" video essay by film historian Dr. Marcus Stiglegger (22:59)
Interview with writer/director David Cronenberg (22:17)
Still Gallery (3:55)
Trailers
- German Theatrical Trailer (1:32)
- Recreated German Theatrical Trailer (1:32)
- English Theatrical Trailer (1:25)
- New English Theatrical Trailer (1:00)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:Unrated Version:
English HoH, German
R-rated Version:
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1/1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Unrated Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
German (2002 dub) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German (1975 dub) DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
R-rated Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Super 8 Version & English trailers are in English, with no subtitles.
Cronenberg interview is in English, with optional German subtitles.
All other extras are in German, with no subtitles.
The 1975 German dub incorporates the 2002 dub for missing passages (German Theatrical version ran only eighty minutes).
Limited edition mediabook sold with five different cover choices. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Interview with director David Cronenberg (~6 mins, in English with French subtitles)
"Parasite Memories: The Making of Shivers" 2014 documentary (~43 mins, in English with French subtitles)
"C'était les années 70!" interview with actress Lynn Lowry (~11 mins, in English with French subtitles)
"L'horreur organique de David Cronenberg" interview with Arte-France director Olivier Père (~18 mins, 1080i)
"Analyse de séquence" by Arte-France director Olivier Père (~3 mins, 1080i)
English Theatrical Trailer (1:26)
French Theatrical Trailer (1:26)
"La tour Starliner" fake promotional film (2:32)
Still Gallery (1:31)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English, English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in 1080p unless noted.
Comes with a 16-page booklet by Marc Toullec. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US, UK reissue, and Austrian releases all include the Unrated version with lossless audio and different sets of extras.
The Austrian release also includes the R-rated version, but in fullscreen, and several of the extras are not English-friendly.
Note the original Arrow release used the R-rated version. Arrow issued a replacement Blu-ray and DVD which includes the Unrated version. Replacement discs can be obtained by contacting Arrow.
Information on the differences between the Unrated version and R-rated version can be found at Movie-Censorship.com (SPOILERS!).
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts - Unrated version (87:52).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Via Vision - No cuts - R-rated version (87:53).
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Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - Unrated version (87:47).
(First pressing) R-rated version (87:53)
Additional runtime differences due to differences in distributor logos, restoration credits, & MPAA logo inclusion. - Blu-ray B Limited Edition Austria- NSM Records - No cuts - includes the Unrated version (87:45) and the R-rated version (87:19).
- Blu-ray B France- ESC Editions - No cuts - Unrated version (88:18)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 06/10/14
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 25/09/20UPDATE LOG:
06/10/14: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
07/10/14: Added DVDBeaver link.
10/10/14: Added note about the brief moments of footage missing from the Arrow Blu-ray.
09/04/16: Added note about uncut replacement version.
05/05/20: added Germany.
16/09/20: added Australia.
17/09/20: Added US, updated UK Arrow release based off replacement disc, moved Austria DVD extras to DVD comparison, updated Australia to R-rated version, updated Winner notes.
25/09/20: added information to US specs.
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