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Shock 'Em Dead (1991)

R · 1991-01-31 · 1h 33m · EN
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For the girl of his dreams, he'd make a deal with the devil.

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.

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Mark FreedDirector, WriterAndrew CrossWriterDave TedderWriter
Budget
$250K

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Top billed cast

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Traci LordsTraci LordsLindsay RobertsStephen QuadrosStephen QuadrosMartinTroy DonahueTroy DonahueRecord ExecAldo RayAldo RayTonyTim MoffettTim MoffettGregKaren RussellKaren RussellMichelleMarkus GrupaMarkus GrupaJonnyGina ParksGina ParksMarilynLaurel WileyLaurel WileyMoniqueChristopher MalekiChristopher MalekiDustinDavid HombDavid HombIzzyMadison MonkMadison MonkJimmi Wolf

Keywords

VoodooPact with the devilRock starRock musicHeavy metal

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Horror · MusicTheme affinityVoodoo · Pact With The Devil · Rock StarDirector preference1039721Actor preference75742 · 316870 · 38790Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990

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Frequently asked questions about Shock 'Em Dead

What is Shock 'Em Dead 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.

How long is Shock 'Em Dead?

Shock 'Em Dead has a runtime of 93 minutes.