Movie
Shocker
1989R1h 51m5.6 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
Cast, crew and production details
About Shocker
Cast
Michael MurphyLt. Don Parker
Mitch PileggiHorace Pinker
Peter BergJonathan Parker
Camille CooperAlison
Sam ScarberCooper
Richard BrooksRhino
Vincent GuastaferroPastori
Ted RaimiPac ManCredits
- Directed by
- Wes Craven
- Written by
- Wes Craven
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $16.6M
Production
- Alive FilmsUnited States
Universal PicturesUnited States
Carolco PicturesUnited States
Themes
blackoutcapital punishmentdeath penaltydetectiveelectric chairevilgoreinsanekillermadmanmaniacmurderpsychopathrage
