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Shock

Schock

1977 ·1h 35m · ★ 6.3 (131)

A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband who possesses her young son.

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Director

Mario Bava Mario Bava
15 horror films in catalog
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Shock 1977

Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
Bloodless Splatterfest
0
Slow Burn
Shock-driven Slow burn
33
Psychological
Straightforward Mind-bending
43
Supernatural
Grounded Otherworldly
60
Creature
Human threats Monster-driven
0
Disturbing
Tame Deeply unsettling
17
Fun Factor
Deadly serious Blast to watch
0
Cerebral
Popcorn horror Thinking horror
57
Survival
No survival element Fight for your life
17
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Child in Danger
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TMDB Keywords

haunted housesuicide

Pairs Well With

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Doctor Faustus 1967
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