Movie

Shocker

“No More Mr. Nice Guy”

★ 5.6(462)19891h 51m

Shocker is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Wes Craven
Release date: 1989-03-23
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $16,554,699
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Alive Films

Shocker — trailer

About Shocker

Shocker is a 1989 movie in the Horror, Thriller and Comedy genres, directed by Wes Craven, starring Michael Murphy, Mitch Pileggi and Peter Berg. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 462 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shocker in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

death penaltypsychopathsadisticdetectiveblackoutgoremurderelectric chaircapital punishmentslashermaniacragekillerevilmadman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shocker in United States?+

In United States, Shocker is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shocker on Netflix?+

Shocker is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Shocker?+

Shocker has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Shocker?+

Shocker stars Michael Murphy, Mitch Pileggi, Peter Berg, Camille Cooper and Sam Scarber.

When did Shocker come out?+

Shocker is a 1989 movie directed by Wes Craven.

What genre is Shocker?+

Shocker is Horror, Thriller and Comedy film.

Who directed Shocker?+

Shocker was directed by Wes Craven.