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Shock

1946·Movie
1h 10min·NR
61
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline5
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !

In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.
Classic Film NoirPsychological ThrillerSuspensefulMurder MysteryMental ManipulationPost-War SettingCharacter-DrivenIntenseBlack and White Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shock

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Where can I stream Shock legally?

Shock is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Cultpix, Bloodstream, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shock worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shock rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Shock?

1 h 10 min

Shock runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Shock in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shock?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shock in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shock use?

Angst ComaA Deadly AffairDead Man's ChestGaslightingGo Among Mad PeopleLady MacbethMake It Look Like an AccidentMedication TamperingOne-Word TitlePsycho PsychologistSpanner in the Works"Rear Window" Witness

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Shock, including Angst Coma, A Deadly Affair, Dead Man's Chest.