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Shocker (1989)
Directed by Wes Craven
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Overview
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.
Rated R | Length 111 minutes
Actors
Michael Murphy | Mitch Pileggi | Peter Berg | Camille Cooper | Sam Scarber | Richard Brooks | Vincent Guastaferro | Ted Raimi | Heather Langenkamp | John Tesh | Christopher Kriesa | Timothy Leary | Wes Craven | Bruce Wagner | Ernie Lively | Lindsay Parker | Kane Roberts | Michael C. Matthews | Brent Spiner
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2014 | TV | DVD | Owned | 4 stars |
| (Average) 4 stars |
Viewing Notes
Ferociously entertaining and moves like a freight train, until it slows down for a third act that jumps the tracks in the most bizarre yet compelling and outrageous fashion possible. So, yes, I kinda loved it.
Peter Berg vs. Mitch Pileggi make for a great hero/villain teaming, with Michael Murphy adding the kind of oddball ballast that makes the film a dreamy treat. Wes Craven makes the most of his creative freedom here as writer/director.
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