Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.

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Jeff Nichols

Writer:

Jeff Nichols
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Shannon ... Curtis
Jessica Chastain ... Samantha
Tova Stewart ... Hannah LaForche
Shea Whigham ... Dewart
Katy Mixon ... Nat
Natasha Randall Natasha Randall ... Cammie
Ron Kennard Ron Kennard ... Russell
Scott Knisley Scott Knisley ... Lewis
Robert Longstreet ... Jim
Heather Caldwell ... Special Ed Teacher
Sheila Hullihen Sheila Hullihen ... Woman in Road
John Kloock John Kloock ... Man in Road
Marianna Alacchi ... Bargain Hunter
Jacque Jovic Jacque Jovic ... News Anchor
Bob Maines Bob Maines ... Walter Jacobs
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Storyline

Curtis, a father and husband, is starting to experience bad dreams and hallucinations. Assuming mental illness, he seeks medical help and counseling. However, fearing the worst, he starts building an elaborate and expensive storm shelter in their backyard. This storm shelter threatens to tear apart his family, threatens his sanity and his standing in the community, but he builds it to save his family's life. Written by napierslogs

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Far away from the cruel world. [Scandinavian DVD.]


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M/12 | See all certifications »

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For playing the role of Samantha, Jessica Chastain was paid just $100 per day. See more »

Goofs

(at around 1 min) When Curtis is having a seizure on one scene the pillow is next to him with a big blood stain close to the clock. In the next scene when he sits up, the pillow is behind him towards the middle. This happens twice during that sequence. See more »

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[first lines]
Curtis: [to daughter] No, no, no. Don't feed the dog, darling.
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Shelter
Written & Performed by Ben Nichols
Copyright 2010 Empty Roard Music (ASCAP)
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Still thinking about this movie a week after watching it....
14 June 2013 | by sus1e31See all my reviews

This is my first review, I felt compelled to write it due to this absolutely amazing and thought provoking movie. For me it's a work of art, from the acting to the dialogue to the cinematography but more importantly the subject matter. I have dealt with issues in my own family that relate to this movie so it really hit a raw nerve with me. It actually opened my eyes and mind to my own past.

Why this movie has gone under the radar in terms of awards baffles me!? The acting is something I've never seen before and I've watched a lot of movies in my time. It was so real, all the actors were brilliant but Michael Shannon who plays Curtis and Jessica Chastain who plays Sam were outstandingly good. Some of their scenes together had me in tears. The little girl who played their daughter was brilliant to, so believable.

You really must see this movie, I'd go as far as saying it's the best movie I've seen for years. Jeff Nichols has an amazing mind! All I can say is WOW!


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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 May 2012 (Portugal) See more »

Also Known As:

Procurem Abrigo See more »

Filming Locations:

Oberlin, Ohio, USA See more »

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Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$52,041, 2 October 2011

Gross USA:

$1,730,296

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,741,098
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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