Shock (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, Shock is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 70 minutes. “He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.
Who’s in it. Shock stars Vincent Price as Dr. Richard Cross, Lynn Bari as Nurse Elaine Jordan, Frank Latimore as Lt. Paul Stewart and Anabel Shaw as Mrs. Janet Stewart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Bloodstream and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1946)?
- In US, Shock is available to stream on fuboTV, Bloodstream and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shock worth watching?
- Shock holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock?
- Shock stars Vincent Price, Lynn Bari, Frank Latimore, Anabel Shaw and Stephen Dunne.
- When was Shock released?
- Shock was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.