Shocker (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Shocker is a 1989 horror thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring Michael Murphy, Heather Langenkamp and Ted Raimi. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $16.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shocker About?
The premise of Shocker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a deal with the devil, a TV repairman turned serial killer is resurrected as electricity, seeking revenge on the detective who imprisoned him and his teenage son. The killer unleashes a shocking rampage, using his electrical form to terrorize the town. As the detective and his son grapple with the supernatural threat, they discover a mysterious connection through shared dreams, which may be the key to stopping his deadly spree and preventing further chaos.
Shocker Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- supernatural power
- serial killer
- electric chair
- electrocution
- demon
- demonic possession
- villain
- california
- satan worship
- dark past
- good versus evil
- blood
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- murder of a child
- limping
- murder of a police officer
- sadism
- dream
- american football coach
- american football player
- american football team
- psychopathic killer
- television station
- sucked into a television
- written by director
- tv repairman
- criminal
- psychotronic film
- camera shot of feet
- teenage boy
- limping man
- teenage girl
- male star appears shirtless
- covered in blood
- teenager
- title song
- title appears in song
- title in song
- title as song
- watching tv
- killer on the loose
- policeman
- tv show within a film
- fast food
- rugby
- rugby player
- rugby match
- playing rugby
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- coach
- rugby coach
Where to Watch Shocker
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Shocker Cast
Michael Murphy leads the cast, with Heather Langenkamp and Ted Raimi. Directed by Wes Craven; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wes Craven
Also Starring in Shocker
· 4 moreShocker Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shocker 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 55% User score
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Shocker Plot Summary
What happens in Shocker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A breaking news report sets the scene in a Los Angeles suburb, where a brutal killer who has already taken more than thirty lives is still at large. Horace Pinker — a television repairman by trade — is identified as the menace, and the investigation heats up as the violence draws closer to Lt. Don Parker’s (the detective leading the case). When Parker closes in, Pinker strikes at the people closest to him, killing Parker’s wife, his foster daughter, and his foster son in a brutal, calculated act.
Full summary
The whole story of Shocker, scene by scene
Shocker Box Office
Shocker grossed $16.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.6M
- US & Canada
- $16.6M
Shocker Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shocker.
Cars in Shocker
20 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1961 Ford Econoline.
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1961 Ford Econoline Important role -
1980 Ford LTD-S Important role -
1977 Dodge Monaco Minor role
Shocker Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “Wes Craven's Shocker”.
- Also known as
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- No More Mr. Nice Guy
- Wes Craven's Shocker
- Dream Stalker
- Sotto shock
- Электрошок
- 100.000 voltios de terror
- סיוט חשמלי
- Sokkoló
- 100 000 volts de terreur
- Shocker: 100.000 Volts de Terror
- Шокър
- 영혼의 목걸이
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- 猛鬼电王
- Zbrodnia ze snu
- Shocker: 10.000 voltios de terror
- ショッカー
- ช็อคเกอร์ ถึงตายก็ไม่หายบ้า
- Şok
- 決勝第九空間
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Shocker FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Shocker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shocker?
Shocker runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Shocker released?
Shocker was released on October 27, 1989.
Who directed Shocker?
Shocker was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of Shocker?
Shocker stars Michael Murphy, Heather Langenkamp and Ted Raimi, among 8 credited actors.
Where can I watch Shocker?
In the US, Shocker is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Shocker make at the box office?
Shocker grossed $16.6 million worldwide.
How is Shocker rated?
Shocker has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Shocker have a post-credit scene?
No. Shocker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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