Shiver (2008)

Let's talk about a movie that's truly frightening, Shiver. 2008's Shiver is a film by Mexican director, producer, screenwriter, novelist and designer, Guillermo Del Toro (most known for Pan's Labyrinth), about a young boy Santi (Junio Valverde) who's skin is photosensitive, impairing his ability to go out in the Sun. Due to this odd and rare disease, doctors suggest Santi and his mother Julia (Mar Sodupe) move to a town in a valley where there is more shade to protect Santi from the Sun. Somewhat unwillingly, Julia decides to do what's best for her son's condition; however, it turns on not to be what's best for health.

Upon arriving at the small valley town, Santi and Julia rent a house and start moving in. They soon start hearing of murders happening around the village. The villagers are, or course, quick to blame Santi for the murders and dismemberment. Santi, hoping to prove his innocence takes a few of his friend into the woods in search of what's causing these mysterious killings. What they find will shock and terrify you.

This movie gets some pretty mediocre reviews from places like IMDB and even on Netflix the ratings only a 3.3. I was blown away with how suspenseful it was. I started watching it one afternoon while I was playing something and ended up turning away from my game to watch this movie. There are a large number of twists and turns in the plot, the acting is fantastic, as is the filming and sound. It's a movie that will have you jumping in your seat and checking behind you to make sure nothing else is in the room. If you're in the mood for something scary, this film is for you.

The movie is rated NR, ironically for Not Rated. If I had to give it one, it would probably be R for the violence, dark content, and some language. Speaking of which, this movie is in Spanish. Great for Spanish speakers, bad for you if your more afraid of a bit of reading than of the movie. Regardless of what language it's in, it's well worth taking a look at. Check it out tonight!