Shock Corridor (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, Shock Corridor is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 102 minutes. “… opens the door to sights you've never seen before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With the help of his girlfriend Cathy and Dr. Fong, a psychiatrist, ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett poses as a madman in order to be admitted to a mental institution where a bloody murder has been committed.
Who’s in it. Shock Corridor stars Peter Breck as Johnny Barrett, Constance Towers as Cathy, Gene Evans as Boden and James Best as Stuart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shock Corridor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and IndieFlix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shock Corridor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock Corridor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock Corridor (1963)?
- In US, Shock Corridor is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shock Corridor worth watching?
- Shock Corridor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shock Corridor?
- Shock Corridor stars Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Gene Evans, James Best and Hari Rhodes.
- When was Shock Corridor released?
- Shock Corridor was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.