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Movie poster: Shocker (1989)
🎬 Movie

Shocker

1989 · 111 min Horror Thriller
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1989
Country United States of America
Genre Horror, Thriller
Director Wes Craven
Runtime 111 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (457 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: Wes Craven

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Lt. Don Parker

Mitch Pileggi

Mitch Pileggi

Horace Pinker

Peter Berg

Peter Berg

Jonathan Parker

Camille Cooper

Camille Cooper

Alison

Sam Scarber

Sam Scarber

Cooper

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Rhino

Vincent Guastaferro

Vincent Guastaferro

Pastori

Ted Raimi

Ted Raimi

Pac Man

Heather Langenkamp

Heather Langenkamp

Victim

John Tesh

John Tesh

TV Newscaster

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