Shock

1946Movie1 h 10 minNR

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Directed by
Alfred L. Werker
Produced by
Aubrey Schenck

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Facts

February 1, 1946 · 1 h 10 min · NR

Released
February 1, 1946
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$375,000
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Angst Coma, A Deadly Affair, Dead Man's Chest +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Shock?"

Questions about Shock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shock?

In the United States, Shock streams on fuboTV, Cultpix, Bloodstream, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, DistroTV, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Shock worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching Shock?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.