Shock 'Em Dead (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1991, Shock 'Em Dead is a thriller, horror and music film directed by Mark Freed, running about 93 minutes. “For the girl of his dreams, he'd make a deal with the devil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin is a total loser, who nobody cares for. When he fails to get a position as guitar player in Lindsay's band and loses his job on the way, he makes a deal with a Voodoo priestess. She promises him the fulfillment of all his dreams if he swears obedience to her. He becomes a rock star and has many women - but to stay alive, he has to kill other people.
Who’s in it. Shock 'Em Dead stars Traci Lords as Lindsay Roberts, Stephen Quadros as Martin, Troy Donahue as Record Exec and Aldo Ray as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Shock 'Em Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shock 'Em Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock 'Em Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock 'Em Dead (1991)?
- In US, Shock 'Em Dead is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shock 'Em Dead worth watching?
- Shock 'Em Dead holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock 'Em Dead?
- Shock 'Em Dead stars Traci Lords, Stephen Quadros, Troy Donahue, Aldo Ray and Tim Moffett.
- When was Shock 'Em Dead released?
- Shock 'Em Dead was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.