

Shocker
1989-10-27 · 111 min · ★ 5.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Wes Craven
- Production companies
- Alive Films, Universal Pictures, Carolco Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 16,554,699
Top Cast
Michael MurphyLt. Don Parker
Mitch PileggiHorace Pinker
Peter BergJonathan Parker
Camille CooperAlison
Richard BrooksRhino
Vincent GuastaferroPastori
Ted RaimiPac Man
Heather LangenkampVictim
John TeshTV Newscaster
Christopher KriesaGuard #2
Timothy LearyTV Evangelist
Wes CravenMan Neighbor
Bruce WagnerExecutioner
Ernie LivelyWarden
Lindsay ParkerLittle Girl
Kane RobertsRoad Worker
Michael C. MatthewsEvil Mouth
Brent SpinerTalk Show Guest (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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