Shocker (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Shocker is a thriller and horror film directed by Wes Craven, running about 109 minutes. “On October 2, at 6:45 AM mass murderer Horace Pinker was put to death. Now, he's really mad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being sent to the electric chair, a serial killer uses electricity to come back from the dead and carry out his vengeance on the football player who turned him in to the police.
Who’s in it. Shocker stars Michael Murphy as Lt. Don Parker, Mitch Pileggi as Horace Pinker, Peter Berg as Jonathan Parker and Camille Cooper as Alison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shocker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shocker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shocker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shocker (1989)?
- In US, Shocker is available to 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 Shocker worth watching?
- Shocker holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Shocker?
- Shocker stars Michael Murphy, Mitch Pileggi, Peter Berg, Camille Cooper and Sam Scarber.
- When was Shocker released?
- Shocker was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.