Socket (2007)

Dr. Bill Matthews is struck by lighting. While recovering at the hospital where he works, he begins an intimate relationship with Dr. Craig Murphy, who invites Bill to join a strange group of lightning survivors.

Director:

Sean Abley

Writer:

Sean Abley

Stars:

Derek Long, Matthew Montgomery, Alexandra Billings

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Derek Long	...	Bill Matthews
Matthew Montgomery	...	Craig Murphy
Alexandra Billings	...	Dr. Emily Andersen
Rasool J'Han	...	Carol (as Rasool Jahan)
Allie Rivenbark	...	Olivia
Sean Abley	...	Mike
Jay Costelo	...	Kennedy
Victor Herminio Lopez	...	Alex
Sandy Lawson Jr.	...	Lisa
Alisha Seaton	...	Andi
Amy Seeley	...	Joanna (as Amy Sidney)
Georgia Jean	...	Shelly
Bridgette Wright	...	Tanika
Andrew Pinon	...	Paramedic
Bob Koenig	...	Sullivan (as Bob 'Bobaloo' Koenig)

Storyline

After being struck by lightning, Dr. Bill Matthews recovers in the hospital where he also works. An intern named Craig Murphy slips him a card inviting him to a meeting of "people just like us." In this "group," Bill finds other survivors who have been electrocuted in various ways. But the doctor soon discovers that the members are addicted to the electric current. And not only does Bill become hooked, his relationship with sexy Dr. Craig Murphy deepens, setting a chain of events into shocking motion.

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | lightning | struck by lightning | doctor | male underwear | 

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Taglines:

Chargez... Déchargez

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

MySpace

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 July 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dark Blue Films, Velvet Candy Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

All the nude scenes were shot on the first day of filming.

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Goofs

When Bill is breaking up with Murphy you can clearly see Murphy's arms, which show no signs of surgery scars or socket prong holes that were previously given to him.

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Quotes

[last Lines]
Craig Murphy: Bill, don't.
Bill Matthews: [punches Craig] I'll see you again
[climbs fence into High Voltage area]
Craig Murphy: Bill... wait. Bill, wait!
[climbs fence]
Craig Murphy: Bill wait!

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Crazy Credits

Special Thanks In addition to the incredible crew and cast, this film would have been impossible without the encouragement and support of the following individuals and businesses. Thank you for your generosity - YOU ROCK!

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Soundtracks

"Saturday Afternoon"
Written by Jennifer Kes Remington
Published by Hey Dogg! Publishing

User Reviews

Interesting concept

I don't mind all the male nudity in this movie, the only thing I mind is female nudity (don't ask me why, I just don't like it) (Thankfully there is none in this movie), so if you can get past all the male nudity and stuff that is similar, then you might like this movie.

There is a really neat plot, about people that are addicted to electricity, and each time someone electrifies themselves on purpose (of course) then I felt a rush throughout my body (who else felt like that?). This happened a few times throughout the movie, and when they put actual plugs into their hands, this feeling intensified a bit.

The thing I don't get is, "why him?" a guy that just joined already making huge changes to the organization? That part I don't get. It doesn't seem right to let a newbie create something that could change the whole organization, but...

After about an hour (maybe) the movie starts getting boring. All you see is stuff you've already seen before: electrifying themselves; the two gay characters "hooking up" in explicit detail (kind of) that you've seen before; nothing new. Got a little too repetitive to me.