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Shock

Original title: Schock
  • 19771977
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.9K
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Schock (1977)
A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband, who possesses their young son.
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A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband, who possesses their young son.A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband, who possesses their young son.A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband, who possesses their young son.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Mario Bava
    • Lamberto Bava(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Lamberto Bava(story and screenplay)
    • Gianfranco Barberi(story and screenplay)
    • Alessandro Parenzo(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daria Nicolodi
    • John Steiner
    • David Colin Jr.
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  • Directors
    • Mario Bava
    • Lamberto Bava(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Lamberto Bava(story and screenplay)
    • Gianfranco Barberi(story and screenplay)
    • Alessandro Parenzo(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Daria Nicolodi
    • John Steiner
    • David Colin Jr.
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    • 71User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
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    • Awards
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    Daria Nicolodi in Schock (1977)
    Daria Nicolodi in Schock (1977)
    Daria Nicolodi in Schock (1977)
    David Colin Jr. in Schock (1977)
    Daria Nicolodi in Schock (1977)
    Daria Nicolodi in Schock (1977)
    David Colin Jr. in Schock (1977)

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    Daria Nicolodi
    Daria Nicolodi
    • Dora Baldinias Dora Baldini
    John Steiner
    John Steiner
    • Bruno Baldinias Bruno Baldini
    David Colin Jr.
    • Marcoas Marco
    Ivan Rassimov
    Ivan Rassimov
    • Dr. Aldo Spidinias Dr. Aldo Spidini
    Lamberto Bava
    Lamberto Bava
    • Moveras Mover
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Paul Costello
    • Obnoxious Man at Partyas Obnoxious Man at Party
    • (uncredited)
    Nicola Salerno
    • Carloas Carlo
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Mario Bava
      • Lamberto Bava(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Lamberto Bava(story and screenplay)
      • Gianfranco Barberi(story and screenplay)
      • Alessandro Parenzo(story and screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was released in the USA as "Beyond the Door II", although it has no connection with "Beyond the Door" (1974).
    • Goofs
      Although this film is set in the United States, Italian signage is visible during the puppet show.
    • Quotes

      Marco: [Asking his parents about the house they're moving into] Are we going to live here forever?

    • Alternate versions
      Some earlier releases on the Media label shorten the role of Ivan Rassimov (the psychologist). The Anchor Bay and Hollywood DVD releases are complete and uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Bell Jar, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Dreamer, Old Boyfriends, Hurricane, Beyond The Door 2, Circle of Iron (1979)

    User reviews71

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    Top review
    7/10
    Even lesser Bava is still well worth a look.
    The final completed film for Italian horror master Mario Bava is a decent one. It lacks the atmosphere of his very best work, but Bava still proves himself an expert at establishing a mood and putting macabre imagery on film.

    Although sold in North America as "Beyond the Door II", this bears little relation to the earlier Italian "Exorcist" imitation "Beyond the Door". It does have one cast member in common - young David Colin Jr. - and features a similar possession theme - but otherwise, that's it.

    The beautiful Daria Nicolodi stars as Dora Baldini, a young woman who moves with her son Marco (Colin Jr.) and second husband, Bruno (John Steiner), into her former home. She'd lost her previous husband under suspicious circumstances, and spent some time in a mental hospital. Now Marco is behaving strangely, and Dora begins to be tormented by various visions, to the point that she believes she may be losing her mind.

    Bavas' son Lamberto was assistant to his father on this show, co-wrote the screenplay, and also plays a minor, uncredited role. "Shock" also co-stars Ivan Rassimov as a psychiatrist who attempts to help the fragile Dora. The Goblin-esque soundtrack composed by "I Libra" is effective most of the time. Bava, to his credit, eschews going for a lot of supernatural effects in favour of a mostly psychological approach. Things only start to get a little more conventional towards the end. However, gore fans need not worry as things become pretty bloody at the conclusion. Some viewers will also appreciate the nudity supplied by Ms. Nicolodi.

    And speaking of Ms. Nicolodi, she's almost the entire show here, delivering a convincingly unhinged performance. It's safe to say that she makes the most out of this top billed role.

    The director brings much of his customary style to this tale. He definitely could have done much worse for what would turn out to be his swan song.

    Seven out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • March 23, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Beyond the Door II
    • Filming locations
      • Enrico Maria Salerno Villa, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Laser Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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