Shocker

Shocker

(1989)

In the heart of a small coastal town plagued by chilling mysteries, “Shocker” follows the gripping tale of Emma Lancaster, a tenacious investigative journalist searching for her next big story. Recently returned to her hometown after a decade away, Emma is determined to uncover the truth behind a series of unexplained disappearances that have left the town on edge. With the community divided between fear and skepticism, her quest leads her to the enigmatic Nathan Cole, a local recluse rumored to possess knowledge of past tragedies embedded in the town’s history.

As Emma pursues her investigation, she uncovers a web of secrets, revealing that the disappearances are part of a pattern dating back decades, intertwined with an infamous unsolved case from her childhood—the night Emma’s own sister vanished. Driven by guilt and a thirst for justice, Emma and Nathan form an uneasy alliance, each carrying their own scars. Nathan, a talented but troubled artist haunted by his own demons, grapples with the truth about his family’s past, as his father was one of the prime suspects in the original case.

Together, they delve into the dark underbelly of the town, encountering a cast of colorful characters—each holding a piece of the puzzle. From the enigmatic old librarian with a hidden library of secrets to the charismatic local historian who warns them against digging too deep, the duo confronts growing hostility as they inch closer to the truth. As the past comes rushing back, so too do the ghosts that reside within Emma and Nathan, forcing them to confront their own fears and unresolved grief.

As the investigation escalates and tensions rise, Emma must decide how far she is willing to go for the truth and whether unearthing long-buried secrets is worth risking her life—and the safety of her loved ones. “Shocker” explores themes of trauma, memory, and the lengths one will go to for redemption, crafting a spellbinding narrative filled with suspense, emotional depth, and unexpected twists that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

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+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 5.5

Genres

Comedy,Horror,Thriller

Runtime

1h 49m

Age rating

Production country

Director

Wes Craven

Cast

Michael Murphy
Mitch Pileggi
John Tesh
Heather Langenkamp
Peter Berg
Jessica Craven
Camille Cooper
Richard Brooks
Sam Scarber
Ted Raimi
Keith Anthony-Lubow-Bellamy
Virginia Morris
Emily Samuel
Peter Tilden
Bingham Ray
Sue Ann Harris
Eugene Chadbourne
Jack Hoar

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