Shapeshifter (film) explained

Shapeshifter
Director:Gregory Lemkin
Producer:David Michael Latt
David Rimawi
Sherri Strain
Starring:Jennifer Lee Wiggins
Ocean Marciano
Chris Facey
Vaz Andreas
Marat Glazer
Thomas Downey
Joel Ezra Hebner
Music:Scott Bruzenak
Ariel Westberg
Cinematography:Andrew Shulkind
Editing:Jaron Whitfill
Distributor:The Asylum
Runtime:81 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Shapeshifter is a 2005 horror film with supernatural elements created by the independent film group The Asylum. It was directed by Gregory Lemkin who also co-wrote the film.

Plot

Inmates and guards alike become trapped in a maximum security prison when they fall prey to a demonic beast that feeds on human flesh. As the creature's power multiplies with every kill, their only chance for survival is to uncover the ancient mystery that holds the power of the shapeshifter.

Release

Shapeshifter was released on DVD by The Asylum Home Entertainment on November 29, 2005.[1]

Reception

Jon Condit from Dread Central panned the film, awarding it a score of one out of five. In his review, Condit criticized the film's lack of originality, weak characters, and slow pacing; calling it "a thoroughly dull demonic monster in a prison flick almost completely devoid of energy or imagination."[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shapeshifter (2005) - Gregory Lemkin. Allmovie.com. AllMovie. 18 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Condit. Jon. Shapeshifter (2005) - Dread Central. Dread Central.com. 2 December 2005 . Jon Condit. 18 April 2018.