Shocker
“No More Mr. Nice Guy”
Synopsis
About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to him through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Shocker (1989) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-28
Top Cast
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Michael Murphy
Lt. Don Parker
Mitch Pileggi
Horace Pinker
Peter Berg
Jonathan Parker
Camille Cooper
Alison
Sam Scarber
Cooper
Richard Brooks
Rhino
Vincent Guastaferro
Pastori
Ted Raimi
Pac Man
Heather Langenkamp
Victim
John Tesh
TV Newscaster
Christopher Kriesa
Guard #2
Timothy Leary
TV Evangelist
Wes Craven
Man Neighbor
Bruce Wagner
Executioner
Ernie Lively
Warden
Lindsay Parker
Little Girl
Kane Roberts
Road Worker
Michael C. Matthews
Evil Mouth
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.31x
+$11.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Craven
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- Shocker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.6M
- Production Studios
- Alive Films, Universal Pictures, Carolco Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
William Goldstein
Jacques Haitkin
Andy Blumenthal
Wes Craven, Shep Gordon, Barin Kumar, Marianne Maddalena
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Craven
Director
Barin Kumar
Producer
Marianne Maddalena
Producer
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Andy Blumenthal
Editor
Wes Craven
Writer
Cynthia Kay Charette
Production Design
Isis Mussenden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shocker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shocker about?
About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to him through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon.
Who directed Shocker?
Shocker was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in Shocker?
The principal cast of Shocker includes Michael Murphy, Mitch Pileggi, Peter Berg, Camille Cooper, Sam Scarber.
When was Shocker released and how long is it?
Shocker was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shocker?
Shocker had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $16.6M at the worldwide box office (3.31 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Shocker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shocker was composed by William Goldstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shocker?
Shocker holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).