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Shock 'Em Dead

1991Movie1 h 33 minR

HorrorMusic
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–45%
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–45%

Summary

Martin is a total loser, who nobody cares for. When he fails to get a position as guitar player in Lindsay's band and loses his job on the way, he makes a deal with a Voodoo priestess.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Mark Freed
Written by
Dave Tedder, Andrew Cross, Mark Freed
Produced by
Eric Louzil
Music by
Robert Decker

Everyone

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

Facts

January 31, 1991 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
January 31, 1991
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Music, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$250,000
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Dumb and Drummer, The End... Or Is It?, Real Men Wear Pink +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shock 'Em Dead?"

Questions about Shock 'Em Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shock 'Em Dead?

FlixFlingFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Shock 'Em Dead streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Shock 'Em Dead worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 4.9).

Will Shock 'Em Dead 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 Shock 'Em Dead?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Shock 'Em Dead use?

Dumb and DrummerThe End... Or Is It?Real Men Wear PinkIronic NameTake This Job and Shove ItAmbiguously GayI Am the BandThe Peeping TomKryptonite FactorThe Dog Bites BackDying Moment of AwesomeAll Part of the Showand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Dumb and Drummer, The End... Or Is It?, and Real Men Wear Pink.