shivers

Shivers is a term used in several different contexts. In everyday language, it describes a sudden sensation of cold accompanied by shivering and goosebumps, often triggered by cold temperatures, fever, or intense emotions such as fear or excitement. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong emotional or physical reaction. In medical discussions, it relates to the chill and tremors that may accompany illness or fever.

Shivers (film) refers to a 1975 Canadian science fiction body horror film directed by David Cronenberg. It is Cronenberg’s first feature film. The story centers on a parasite that infects residents of a high-rise apartment building, eliciting primal sexual and violent impulses and transforming the community. In some markets the film was released under the title They Came from Within. The work is noted for its early exploration of body horror themes that would recur in Cronenberg’s later films.

In music, the title Shivers has been used by several artists. The best-known recent example is Ed Sheeran’s 2021 single “Shivers,” from the album Equals, a fast-paced pop track about intense attraction and exhilaration. The phrase also appears as a song title in other artists’ catalogs, reflecting its broad appeal as an expression of sudden, visceral emotion.