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Shocker

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 716 ratings
IMDb5.5/10.0

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Genre Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Format Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Anamorphic
Contributor Marianne Maddalena, Barin Kumar, Michael Murphy, Wes Craven, Mitch Pileggi, Theodore Raimi, Peter Berg, Heather Langenkamp, Dr. Timothy Leary, Cami Cooper, John Tesh, Richard Brooks See more
Initial release date 1999-03-16
Language English, French
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Master of horror Wes Craven directs this exciting visual treat which introduces a diabolical mass murderer who harnesses electricity for unimaginable killing powers.About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker (Mitch Pileggi) transforms into a terrifying energy source.Only young athlete Jonathan Parker (Peter Berg), with an uncanny connection to Pinker through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon. The two dive in and out of television programs, chasing each other from channel to channel through stunning scenes of disaster, game shows and old reruns.A blend of dazzling special effects, jolting humor and an electrifying soundtrack, Shocker is an ironic tale of terror and madness in the video age.

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  • Theatrical Trailer

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Wes Craven's horror pictures always have a few wild ideas knocking around inside them, and this 1989 slashfest is no exception. The electrocution of a mass murderer turns into a kind of cosmic jump-start: evil Horace Pinker is reborn as an elusive electronic phantom, capable of leaping from one body to another. (This trick is also used to good effect in The Hidden and Fallen.) Pinker's a stinker, and Craven was clearly trying to set up another franchise villain in the vein of his Nightmare on Elm Street champ, Freddy Krueger--perhaps a bit too baldly. However, amidst the mayhem, the film's real subject is the poisonous presence of mass media, as Pinker (played by The X-Files' Mitch Pileggi) insinuates himself as a free-floating spirit run amok in television itself. In its own pulp way, Shocker gets at the heart of media-culture inanity quicker than a ten-week college class on the subject, and although Craven occasionally lapses into generic bloodletting, he always snaps right back with some crazy angle on the TV nation. The hero is played by a young Peter Berg, the Chicago Hope star who would go on to direct his own shocker, Very Bad Things. Shocker failed to catch on with audiences (somewhere there's a warehouse full of unsold Horace Pinker action figures), but it's definitely worth a look for horror fans. --Robert Horton

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MHV61020436DVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Wes Craven
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Anamorphic
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ March 16, 1999
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Peter Berg, Mitch Pileggi, Michael Murphy, Cami Cooper, Theodore Raimi
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Spanish, English
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Marianne Maddalena, Barin Kumar, Wes Craven
  • Language ‏ : ‎ French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal Studios Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0783232101
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Wes Craven
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 716 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
716 global ratings
The underrated Shocker is filled with great ideas.
3 Stars
The underrated Shocker is filled with great ideas.
Wes Carven once again explorers the landscape of dreams and altered reality. Despite its numerous shortcomings, the underrated Shocker is filled with great ideas, inventive special effects and an amazing soundtrack from the likes of MegaDeth, Alice Cooper & Iggy Pop.Blu-ray Review (1 disc)★★★★☆Includes a slip cover and reversible sleeve with both the original and new artwork.Cable Guy - An Interview with Actor Mitch Pileggi (17min) - The actor talks about how he started his career and his memories of working on Shocker.Alison's Adventures - An Interview with Actress Cami Cooper (17min) - Talks about how she started in the business and why she eventually left.It's Alive - An Interview with Producer Shep Gordon (11min) - Talks about his career as a producer.No More Mr. Nice Guy - The Music of Shocker (26min) - All the main songs from the film are discussed in detail with original band members.Vintage Making of feature - (8min) Behind the scenesAudio Commentary with Director Wes CravenAudio Commentary with Director of Photography Jacques Haitkin, Producer Robert Engleman and Composer William Goldstein.Storyboard gallery of all major scenesAlso included are Trailers, Radio spots, TV spots and Still gallery.
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