Shocker
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.
Critics Sentiment
Horace Pinker introduced as serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles suburb
Pinker and Jonathan fight while jumping through various TV shows
The film crashes from its strongest opening act to its infamous television battle sequence, dropping nearly 4 points as critics found it embarrassingly absurd
Shocker starts promisingly with Craven's trademark suspenseful style earning critical praise for its first 40 minutes. The film completely falls apart once the supernatural elements take over, with critics universally panning the body-switching premise and the notorious TV dimension battle sequence. Despite some memorable absurd moments, the overall reception reflects a disappointing waste of potential from the horror master.
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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
Brent Spiner
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Jessica Craven
Counterperson
Crew
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