Shocker(1989)
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Shocker 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.
Shocker (1989) is a horror and thriller film directed by Wes Craven, released on March 23, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Michael Murphy, Mitch Pileggi, Peter Berg and Camille Cooper. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 470 ratings.
- Director:
- Wes Craven
- Writers:
- Wes Craven
- Producers:
- Barin Kumar, Marianne Maddalena
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Haitkin
- Composer:
- William Goldstein
- Production:
- Alive Films, Universal Pictures, Carolco Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $16,554,699
- Status:
- Released
Shocker (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shocker before you stream it.
Shocker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Murphy
as Lt. Don Parker
Mitch Pileggi
as Horace Pinker
Peter Berg
as Jonathan Parker
Camille Cooper
as Alison
- Sam Scarber
Sam Scarber
as Cooper
Richard Brooks
as Rhino
Vincent Guastaferro
as Pastori
Ted Raimi
as Pac Man
Heather Langenkamp
as Victim
John Tesh
as TV Newscaster
Christopher Kriesa
as Guard #2
Timothy Leary
as TV Evangelist
Key crew
Directed by Wes Craven, written by Wes Craven, produced by Barin Kumar and Marianne Maddalena.
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Shocker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 470 ratings.
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Shocker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shocker online?
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Shocker (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shocker?
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The main cast of Shocker (1989) includes Michael Murphy, Mitch Pileggi, Peter Berg, Camille Cooper and Sam Scarber. The film was directed by Wes Craven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shocker released?
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Shocker was released on March 23, 1989 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Shocker worth watching?
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Shocker (1989) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 470 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shocker?
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Yes. The official Shocker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.