Shelley(2016)
Inside, an evil grows.
Shelley Synopsis
Louise and Kasper want to become parents, but Louise cannot have children. She seals a pact with her Romanian maid, Elena, to bear her child, but things don't turn out quite as planned...
Shelley (2016) is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Ali Abbasi, released on February 14, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Cosmina Stratan, Peter Christoffersen and Björn Andrésen. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Ali Abbasi
- Writers:
- Ali Abbasi, Maren Louise Käehne
- Producers:
- Jacob Jarek
- Cinematographer:
- Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
- Composer:
- Martin Dirkov
- Production:
- Profile Pictures, Film i Skåne, Solid Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Shelley (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shelley before you stream it.
Shelley Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ellen Dorrit Petersen
as Louise
Cosmina Stratan
as Elena
Peter Christoffersen
as Kasper
Björn Andrésen
as Leo
Marianne Mortensen
as Isabella
- Marlon Kindberg Bach
Marlon Kindberg Bach
as Sigurd
Kenneth M. Christensen
as Simon
Patricia Schumann
as Nanna
Key crew
Directed by Ali Abbasi, written by Ali Abbasi and Maren Louise Käehne, produced by Jacob Jarek.
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Shelley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 135 ratings.
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Shelley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shelley online?
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Shelley (2016) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shelley?
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The main cast of Shelley (2016) includes Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Cosmina Stratan, Peter Christoffersen, Björn Andrésen and Marianne Mortensen. The film was directed by Ali Abbasi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shelley released?
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Shelley was released on February 14, 2016 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Shelley worth watching?
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Shelley (2016) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shelley?
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Yes. The official Shelley trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.