Review of Shocker (1989) by Kevin D — 24 Aug 2007

Not a great movie, but it had some amusing deaths.

This review of Shocker (1989) was written by Kevin D on 24 Aug 2007.

Shocker has generally received mixed reviews.

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Not one of Wes Craven's greatest offerings, but still a watchable. Wouldn't really class it as a horror, even when it was a new release…

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By Kristopher E (46) on 23 Dec 2013

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By Al M (1,263) on 14 Aug 2011

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By Mark N (906) on 31 Mar 2012

This hasn't aged well at all haha, its that bad its watchable. Nearly soiled meself during the channel hopping sequence, comedy gold…

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By Camille L (1,034) on 01 Jun 2014

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By David S (4,459) on 21 May 2014

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