Review of Shocker (1989) by Alex R — 21 Aug 2010
Wes Craven uses the Nightmare On Elm Street formula, and obtains average results. Shocker is not the best horror film, but it's definitely not the worst either. This film does have some high points.
Mitch Pileggi gives a very good performance as Horace Pinker, and he's very amusing to watch on screen. Shocker is a film that shouldn't be taken too seriously, as the mode on screen feels quite silly at times, but it's what makes it fun in the first place.
Not Wes Craven's best film, but definitely not his worst, Shocker is a very good film to watch if you want to waste a good two hours. Just don't go expecting excellent. An underrated film for sure, Shocker does have a lot to offer the viewer and despite all it's flaws, it's simply a silly horror film with ideas left over from the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise.
Another thing that makes this film good is the rocking heavy metal soundtrack, Shocker the film may be average but the soundtrack is great.
This review of Shocker (1989) was written by Alex R on 21 Aug 2010.
Shocker has generally received mixed reviews.
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