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Shock (1946)

NR · 1946-02-01 · 1h 10m · EN
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He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !

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.

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Alfred L. WerkerDirector
Budget
$375K

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Top billed cast

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Vincent PriceVincent PriceDr. Richard CrossLynn BariLynn BariNurse Elaine JordanFrank LatimoreFrank LatimoreLt. Paul StewartAnabel ShawAnabel ShawMrs. Janet StewartStephen DunneStephen DunneDr. Stevens (as Michael Dunne)Reed HadleyReed HadleyDistrict Attorney O'NeillRenee CarsonRenee CarsonMiss Hatfield - Head NurseCharles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr. Franklin HarveyRobert AdlerRobert AdlerFrank - Male NurseHarry CarterHarry CarterSanitarium OrderlyRuth CliffordRuth CliffordMrs. Margaret CrossJohn DavidsonJohn DavidsonMr. Edwards

Keywords

MurderAmnesiaInfidelityMental institutionThunderstormNursePsychiatristDamsel in distressShock treatmentMad doctorHeld at gunpointWoman in jeopardyNoirTreachery

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityMurder · Amnesia · InfidelityVisual styleNoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference331682

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Frequently asked questions about Shock

What is Shock 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.

How long is Shock?

Shock has a runtime of 70 minutes.