Master of Horror and Fantasy Cinema Revives Gem in Theaters Soon!

What’s It About?

Horace Pinker, a particularly brutal criminal, is finally located by the police through the prophetic dreams of a young college student. Sentenced to the electric chair, Pinker awaits his punishment without fear. Indeed, he believes he can withstand a 200,000-volt shock…

Wes Craven will soon return to cinemas in France with one of the lesser-known films from his extensive catalog, but it’s definitely worth a look. Released in France in 1990, “Shocker” is set to celebrate the 35th anniversary of its original release in French cinemas on August 20.

Rated 2.4 out of 5 by AlloCiné users, “Shocker” has garnered reviews that make it an intriguing film to revisit. Here are some of the most enthusiastic critiques!

Benoit Schmidt (5 / 5) : “Good, very good Wes Craven with a strikingly realistic Mitch Pileggi… You’ll never watch X-Files the same way again. An original plot, irresistibly humorous scenes (especially in the final scene). In short, a success.“

Carne (4 /5) : “With Shocker, Craven delivers a likable horror movie with a bit of gore, a dash of humor, and an engaging plot that keeps you in suspense right up to the last second of the film. For a fun time, Shocker does the trick with its fast pace, dated special effects, and a well-executed script.“

All user reviews

faeriebandmetal (5 /5) : “Absolutely massive! Wes Craven creates a truly awesome serial killer who is brutal in his methods. Craven delivers some great gore scenes and a film with a devilish pace accompanied by an awesome soundtrack typical of the 80s with the likes of Megadeth and others!“

Shocker by Wes Craven returns to cinemas on August 20.