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Shock

Shock

He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !

19465.91h 10m

Overview

In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.

Directed by Alfred L. Werker
Written by Eugene Ling, Albert DeMond
Produced by Aubrey Schenck
Box OfficeBudget: $375K0

Top Cast

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Dr. Richard Cross

Lynn Bari

Lynn Bari

Nurse Elaine Jordan

Frank Latimore

Frank Latimore

Lt. Paul Stewart

Anabel Shaw

Anabel Shaw

Mrs. Janet Stewart

Stephen Dunne

Stephen Dunne

Dr. Stevens (as Michael Dunne)

Reed Hadley

Reed Hadley

District Attorney O'Neill

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Renee Carson

Miss Hatfield - Head Nurse

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Dr. Franklin Harvey

Robert Adler

Robert Adler

Frank - Male Nurse

Harry Carter

Harry Carter

Sanitarium Orderly

Themes & Keywords

infidelityamnesianursemurdermental institutionmad doctorpsychiatristthunderstormheld at gunpointtreacherywoman in jeopardydamsel in distressshock treatment

About Shock

Shock is a thriller, drama film released in 1946 exploring themes of infidelity, amnesia, nurse, murder, mental institution, mad doctor. Directed by Alfred L. Werker, it stars Vincent Price, Lynn Bari, Frank Latimore. In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.

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