

Shock Cinema: Volume Four
Synopsis
A documentary about special makeup effects on low budget horror films. Includes behind-the-scenes footage from Murder Weapon (1989), Robot Ninja (1989), Ghoul School (1990) and Skinned Alive (1990).

Part of the Shock Cinema Collection
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Brinke Stevens
Narrator (voice)
David P. Barton
Himself / Make-Up Artist
Linnea Quigley
Herself / Scream Queen
David DeCoteau
Himself / Director
Bill Morrison
Himself / Make-Up Artist
David Lange
Himself / Make-Up Artist
Rodger Burt
Himself / Actor
Karen Russell
Herself / Actress
Richard Sebastian
Himself / Actor
Stephen Steward
Himself / Actor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.R. Bookwalter
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Jason Walsh, J.R. Bookwalter
- Original Score
- Matthew Jason Walsh
- Original Title
- Shock Cinema: Volume Four
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.R. Bookwalter
Matthew Jason Walsh, J.R. Bookwalter
Matthew Jason Walsh
J.R. Bookwalter
David DeCoteau, Brinke Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
J.R. Bookwalter
Director
J.R. Bookwalter
Editor
Matthew Jason Walsh
Writer
J.R. Bookwalter
Writer
Brinke Stevens
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shock Cinema: Volume Four.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shock Cinema: Volume Four
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shock Cinema: Volume Four about?
A documentary about special makeup effects on low budget horror films. Includes behind-the-scenes footage from Murder Weapon (1989), Robot Ninja (1989), Ghoul School (1990) and Skinned Alive (1990).
Who directed Shock Cinema: Volume Four?
Shock Cinema: Volume Four was directed by J.R. Bookwalter.
Who stars in Shock Cinema: Volume Four?
The principal cast of Shock Cinema: Volume Four includes Brinke Stevens, David P. Barton, Linnea Quigley, David DeCoteau, Bill Morrison.
When was Shock Cinema: Volume Four released and how long is it?
Shock Cinema: Volume Four was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Shock Cinema: Volume Four?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shock Cinema: Volume Four was composed by Matthew Jason Walsh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shock Cinema: Volume Four?
Shock Cinema: Volume Four holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















