Shock
Schock
“A new look at the face of evil.”
Synopsis
A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband who possesses her young son.
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Shock Original Trailer (Mario Bava, 1977)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Bava, Lamberto Bava
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamberto Bava, Gianfranco Barberi, Alessandro Parenzo, Dardano Sacchetti
- Original Title
- Schock
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Laser Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Bava, Lamberto Bava
Lamberto Bava, Gianfranco Barberi, Alessandro Parenzo, Dardano Sacchetti, Hillary Waugh
Roberto Sterbini
Turi Vasile
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Bava
Director
Lamberto Bava
Director
Lamberto Bava
Screenplay
Gianfranco Barberi
Screenplay
Alessandro Parenzo
Screenplay
Dardano Sacchetti
Screenplay
Turi Vasile
Producer
Roberto Sterbini
Editor
Franco Vanorio
Production 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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shock about?
A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband who possesses her young son.
Who directed Shock?
Shock was directed by Mario Bava, Lamberto Bava.
Who stars in Shock?
The principal cast of Shock includes Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner, David Colin Jr., Ivan Rassimov, Nicola Salerno.
When was Shock released and how long is it?
Shock was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Shock based on a book or true story?
Shock is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Hillary Waugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shock?
Shock holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).