Shocking Dark (1989): Cast & Where to Watch
Shocking Dark is a 1989 sci-fi horror film directed by Bruno Mattei, starring Massimo Vanni as First Soldier (Practicing Nunchucks), Lorenzo Piani and Geretta Geretta. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Bruno Mattei
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Flora Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shocking Dark About?
The premise of Shocking Dark without spoilers.
In a polluted, dystopian future Venice, researchers strive to reverse the environmental decay. When mysterious forces begin murdering them, a squad of soldiers and a few civilians are dispatched to investigate. Their mission quickly turns deadly as they confront bizarre, murderous creatures lurking in the ruined city.
Shocking Dark Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sequel by name only
- camp
- determination
- unstoppable
- intelligent
- warrior
- strong will
- will
- exploitation
- brave warrior
- merciless
- killed by strangulation
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- grindhouse film
- alien knock off
- terminator rip off
- cyberpunk
- source music
- italian exploitation
- exploitation film
- z movie
- low budget sci fi movie
- handsome man
- italy
- couple
- exploding body
- face ripped off
- shot in the head
- soldier killed
- head bashed in
- burned face
- shot in the stomach
- bleeding to death
- control room
- rip off
- pollution
- offscreen killing
- fall from height
- head blown off
- mutant
- claustrophobia
- gash in the face
- scream
- shot point blank
- violence
- special forces
- gore
- trap
- near death experience
- shotgun
- multiple monsters
Where to Watch Shocking Dark
Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Shocking Dark Cast & Characters
Massimo Vanni leads the cast as First Soldier (Practicing Nunchucks), with Lorenzo Piani as Technician and Geretta Geretta as Koster. Directed by Bruno Mattei; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruno Mattei
- Massimo Vanni as First Soldier (Practicing Nunchucks)
- Lorenzo Piani as Technician
- Geretta Geretta as Koster
- Clive Riche as Drake
Also Starring in Shocking Dark
· 17 more- James Sampson Third Soldier
- Fausto Lombardi Lieutentant Franzini
- Christopher Ahrens Samuel Fuller
- Richard Ross Price
- John Champion Second Scientist
- Paul Norman Allen Kowalsky
- Haven Tyler Dr. Sara Drumbull
- Mark Steinborn Dalton Bond
- Dominica Coulson Samantha
- Cortland Reilly Caine
- Bruce McFarland Colonel Parson
- Richard Berkeley First Scientist
- Elaine Richmond Speaker
- Al McFarland Professor Rafelson
- Jim Pelot Technician
- Patricia Sedoc Second Soldier
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- Robert McFarland Fourth Soldier
Shocking Dark Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Alienators” and “Aliens 2”.
- Also known as
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- Alienators
- Aliens 2
- エイリアンネーター
- Terminator II
- Contaminator... die Mordmaschine aus der Zukunft
- Vetřelcátor
- Terminator 2 - Shocking dark
- Terminator 2 (Shocking Dark)
- Contaminator
- Shocking Dark - Spectres à Venise
- 在地球燃烧
- Терминатор II
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Shocking Dark FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Shocking Dark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shocking Dark?
Shocking Dark runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Shocking Dark released?
Shocking Dark was released on March 17, 1989.
Who directed Shocking Dark?
Shocking Dark was directed by Bruno Mattei.
More films by Bruno Mattei Who is in the cast of Shocking Dark?
Shocking Dark stars Massimo Vanni as First Soldier (Practicing Nunchucks), Lorenzo Piani as Technician and Geretta Geretta as Koster, among 21 credited actors.
Where can I watch Shocking Dark?
In the US, Shocking Dark is streaming on Bloodstream, Cineverse and Eternal Family and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).
Does Shocking Dark have a post-credit scene?
No. Shocking Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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