Shivers

Shivers (1975) was David Cronenberg's first commercial feature and his first horror film. Luke Aspell's analysis addresses shot composition, lighting, cinematographic texture, sound, the use of stock music, editing, costume, make-up, optical work, the screenplay, the casting, and the direction of the actors.

About the author

Luke Aspell is an experimental filmmaker and writer. His film and video work have been shown internationally at festivals and venues including the Ankara International Film Festival, the CONTACT Festival, the National Portrait Gallery, and the V&A in London. His writing has appeared in Vertigo, Sequence and Film International and online at Senses of Cinema.

Summary

Shivers (1975) was David Cronenberg’s first commercial feature and his first horror film. Luke Aspell’s analysis addresses shot composition, lighting, cinematographic texture, sound, the use of stock music, editing, costume, make-up, optical work, the screenplay, the casting, and the direction of the actors.

Product details

• Authors: Luke Aspell
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781911325970
• ISBN: 978-1-911325-97-0
• No. of pages: 108
• Series: Devil's Advocates
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet