Horror ·Thriller · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 51m

Shocker

Shocker poster
Director
Wes Craven
Cast
Michael Murphy as Lt. Don Parker Mitch Pileggi as Horace Pinker Peter Berg as Jonathan Parker Camille Cooper as Alison Sam Scarber as Cooper Richard Brooks as Rhino
Crew
Jacques Haitkin — Director of Photography Andy Blumenthal — Editor William Goldstein — Original Music Composer Wes Craven — Writer Barin Kumar — Producer Marianne Maddalena — Producer
Tagline

No More Mr. Nice Guy

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.

Trailer Shocker — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
death penaltypsychopathsadisticdetectiveblackoutgoremurderelectric chaircapital punishmentslashermaniacrage
Key Collaborators
Wes Craven Director Jacques Haitkin Director of Photography Andy Blumenthal Editor William Goldstein Original Music Composer Wes Craven Writer Barin Kumar Producer Marianne Maddalena Producer Cynthia Kay Charette Production Design Isis Mussenden Costume Design
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