Trapped in a suburban home surrounded by ravenous zombie-like creatures, a group of survivors must now deal with a killer hidden amongst them. That’s the classic survival-horror scenario that the characters in director Adrian Konstant’s new film Shifted .

Riffing on horror classics like Night of the Living Dead and The Thing , as well as borrowing familiar survival horror language from more contemporary influences like Half-Life and The Last of Us , Shifted takes place against the backdrop of an all-too-familiar suburban neighbourhood in the dead of winter, where murderous monsters of unknown origin roam the streets and a group of survivors hunker down inside a house. In a desperate struggle for survival, the group must confront both the creatures lurking outside and a menace in their midst. As suspicion grips the household and necessities dwindle, alliances begin to crumble and accusations fly. Every member becomes a potential threat, leading to a frenzied atmosphere of paranoia and terror.

 

True to its influences, Shifted is a nerve-wracking plunge into the abyss of fear and paranoia. Featuring a fantastic ensemble cast and gory visual and practical effects, it’s the perfect movie for a chilly night in during the Halloween season – and may just have you looking at your family and friends in a very different light.


Shifted is now available on TVOD platforms.