directed by: Jeff Nichols, year: 2011
actors: Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Tova Stewart

Take Shelter is a psychological thriller that delves into the mind of a man plagued by apocalyptic visions. Curtis LaForche, played by Michael Shannon, is a blue-collar worker in Ohio who becomes increasingly haunted by dreams and hallucinations of an impending disaster. As his fears grow, he becomes obsessed with building a storm shelter in his backyard, straining his relationships with his wife Samantha, portrayed by Jessica Chastain, and their young daughter.

Paranoia, Mental Illness, Family, Apocalypse, Hallucinations