Shocker [Collector's Edition] Reviews

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On October 2nd, at 6:45 a.m., mass murderer Horace Pinker was put to death... Now he's really mad.
Master of horror Wes Craven (Scream, The Last House on the Left, A Nightmare on Elm Street) directs this exciting visual treat which introduces a diabolical mass murderer who harnesses electricity for unimaginable killing powers.
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 Pinker through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon. The two dive in and out of television programs, chasing each other from channel to channel through stunning scenes of disaster, game shows and old reruns.
A blend of dazzling special effects and an electrifying soundtrack, Shocker stars actor/director Peter Berg (actor Smokin' Aces, director Lone Survivor), Michael Murphy (X-Men: The Last Stand, Batman Returns), Ted Raimi (Evil Dead II, Candyman) and Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files, Sons of Anarchy) as Horace Pinker.

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Great late 80s classic horror and a transfer that was surprising. Generally great picture and throughout are moments or great clarity and detail that I did not expect for such an old film
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Posted 6 years ago
Full disclosure, I love this movie but yeah it's pretty stupid. If you stick it out until the end you'll see the whole point of the movie. From the fact the bad guy goes from arrest to electric chair in what seems like a month to a body hopping park scene where everyone has a limp as they become the villain is laugh out loud funny. Don't get me wrong the 1st and 3rd acts are fairly strong but the second act will have you shaking your head. A lot.
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Posted 6 years ago
This was a great disc. Scream Factory does a great job with the extras. I highly recommend this to others.
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Posted 6 years ago
Pros: -neat special effects -HORACE PINKER -novel premise Cons: -Hasn't aged that well -Cheesy 80s pop / rock songs are not this reviewer's cup of tea when it comes to film music
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Posted 6 years ago