Shock (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Shock is a thriller and horror film directed by Mario Bava, running about 95 minutes. “A new look at the face of evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband who possesses her young son.
Who’s in it. Shock stars Daria Nicolodi as Dora Baldini, John Steiner as Bruno Baldini, David Colin Jr. as Marco and Ivan Rassimov as Dr. Aldo Spidini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock (1977)?
- In US, Shock is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shock worth watching?
- Shock holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock?
- Shock stars Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner, David Colin Jr., Ivan Rassimov and Paul Costello.
- When was Shock released?
- Shock was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.