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Shocker

1989Movie1 h 51 minR

HorrorThriller
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic516.2Rotten Tomatoes30%32%

A thrilling, tense horror movie about the mind.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

No More Mr. Nice Guy

About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to him through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Slasher
  • Campy Horror
  • Electrocution Theme
  • Dream Connection
  • Bizarre Villain
  • Late 80s Aesthetic
  • Guitar Riffs
  • Over-the-Top

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Wes Craven
Written by
Wes Craven
Produced by
Marianne Maddalena, Barin Kumar
Music by
William Goldstein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 27, 1989 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
October 27, 1989
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Netherlands
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gift, Batter Up!, Fingore +9

  • Chekhov's Gift
  • Batter Up!
  • Fingore
  • Resurrected Murderer
  • Archnemesis Dad
  • Supergroup
  • Behind the Black
  • Vertigo Effect
  • Jerkass
  • Backup from Otherworld
  • Spirit Advisor
  • Luke, I Am Your Father

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shocker?"

Questions about Shocker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shocker?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Shocker from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Shocker worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (41).

Will Shocker scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Shocker?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Shocker a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$17 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Shocker use?

Chekhov's GiftBatter Up!FingoreResurrected MurdererArchnemesis DadSupergroupBehind the BlackVertigo EffectJerkassBackup from OtherworldSpirit AdvisorLuke, I Am Your Fatherand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gift, Batter Up!, and Fingore.