Shades movie poster

Shades

May 11, 1982

Originally released in 1982. Shades is a feature film. directed by Bill Hays.

Starring Tracey Childs, Francesca Gonshaw, and Neil Pearson

Synopsis

1999: A tower block contains youths ‘bought off’ by the government, in a climate of microchip-created endless leisure, who experience (often pornographic) virtual reality-style fantasies by donning the titular ‘shades’, until a 1980s theme party (they predicted that right, at least) leads to ideology and political thought seeping in under the dazed lifestyle.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 11, 1982 43 years ago
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shades about?

1999: A tower block contains youths ‘bought off’ by the government, in a climate of microchip-created endless leisure, who experience (often pornographic) virtual reality-style fantasies by don...

Who directed Shades?

Shades was directed by Bill Hays.

When was Shades released?

Shades was released on May 11, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Shades?

The main cast of Shades includes Tracey Childs, Francesca Gonshaw, Neil Pearson, Stuart MacKenzie, Emily Moore.