Shocker (1989)
No More Mr. Nice Guy
About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to him through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon.
Director: Wes Craven
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: March 23, 1989
Cast
- Michael Murphy - Lt. Don Parker
- Mitch Pileggi - Horace Pinker
- Peter Berg - Jonathan Parker
- Camille Cooper - Alison
- Sam Scarber - Cooper
- Richard Brooks - Rhino
- Vincent Guastaferro - Pastori
- Ted Raimi - Pac Man
- Heather Langenkamp - Victim
- John Tesh - TV Newscaster
Screenplay
Music: William Goldstein
Cinematography: Jacques Haitkin
Editing: Andy Blumenthal
Production: Alive Films, Universal Pictures, Carolco Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en
Themes
Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Bloody Slasher Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers
Keywords
death penalty, psychopath, sadistic, detective, blackout, gore, murder, electric chair, capital punishment, slasher, maniac, rage, killer, evil, madman
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shocker about?
- About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to him through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon.
- Who directed Shocker?
- Shocker was directed by Wes Craven.
- Who stars in Shocker?
- Shocker stars Michael Murphy, Mitch Pileggi, Peter Berg, Camille Cooper, Sam Scarber, Richard Brooks.
- How long is Shocker?
- Shocker has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Shocker?
- Shocker is a Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Shocker?
- Shocker had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Shocker gross?
- Shocker grossed $17M worldwide.
- Where was Shocker produced?
- Shocker was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Shocker?
- The themes of Shocker include: Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Bloody Slasher Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers.