Shock Waves (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Shock Waves is a war, horror and science fiction film directed by Ken Wiederhorn, running about 85 minutes. “The Deep End of Horror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Visitors to a remote island discover that a reclusive Nazi commandant has been breeding a group of zombie soldiers.
Who’s in it. Shock Waves stars Peter Cushing as SS Commander, John Carradine as Captain, Brooke Adams as Rose and Fred Buch as Chuck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shock Waves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shock Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock Waves tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock Waves (1977)?
- In US, Shock Waves is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shock Waves worth watching?
- Shock Waves holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock Waves?
- Shock Waves stars Peter Cushing, John Carradine, Brooke Adams, Fred Buch and Jack Davidson.
- When was Shock Waves released?
- Shock Waves was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.