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Shock Treatment

  • 1981
  • PG
  • 1h 34m
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5.7/10
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Shock Treatment (1981)
Janet and Brad become contestants on a game show... but wind up as captives instead.
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Janet and Brad become contestants on a game show and wind up as captives.Janet and Brad become contestants on a game show and wind up as captives.Janet and Brad become contestants on a game show and wind up as captives.

  • Director
    • Jim Sharman
  • Writers
    • Richard O'Brien
    • Jim Sharman
  • Stars
    • Jessica Harper
    • Cliff De Young
    • Richard O'Brien
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    5.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim Sharman
    • Writers
      • Richard O'Brien
      • Jim Sharman
    • Stars
      • Jessica Harper
      • Cliff De Young
      • Richard O'Brien
    • 132User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Jessica Harper
    Jessica Harper
    • Janet Majors
    Cliff De Young
    Cliff De Young
    • Brad Majors…
    Richard O'Brien
    Richard O'Brien
    • Dr. Cosmo McKinley…
    Patricia Quinn
    Patricia Quinn
    • Dr. Nation McKinley
    Charles Gray
    Charles Gray
    • Judge Oliver Wright
    Ruby Wax
    Ruby Wax
    • Betty Hapschatt
    Nell Campbell
    Nell Campbell
    • Nurse Ansalong
    Rik Mayall
    Rik Mayall
    • 'Rest Home' Ricky
    Barry Humphries
    Barry Humphries
    • Bert Schnick
    Darlene Johnson
    Darlene Johnson
    • Emily Weiss
    Manning Redwood
    Manning Redwood
    • Harry Weiss
    Wendy Raebeck
    Wendy Raebeck
    • Macy Struthers
    Jeremy Newson
    Jeremy Newson
    • Ralph Hapschatt
    Betsy Brantley
    Betsy Brantley
    • Neely Pritt
    Pierre Bedenes
    • Neely's Camera Crew
    • (as Perry Bedden)
    Rufus Collins
    Rufus Collins
    • Neely's Camera Crew
    Christopher Malcolm
    Christopher Malcolm
    • Vance Parker
    • (as Chris Malcolm)
    Ray Charleson
    Ray Charleson
    • Floor Manager
    • Director
      • Jim Sharman
    • Writers
      • Richard O'Brien
      • Jim Sharman
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    • Trivia
      While Richard O'Brien dislikes this film due to its confusing plot as a result of its many rewrites, he does praise the music and the fact it foretold reality TV by two decades. Although, An American Family (1973) is seen as the first reality TV show.
    • Goofs
      During "Denton, U.S.A." an extra in the second row doesn't lean to his right on cue, blocking half the row from leaning. A moment later, the extra on his right starts to lean left when she shouldn't, then stops herself.
    • Quotes

      Janet Majors: Hi, Brad, I've just come to tell you how fabulous I am.

    • Alternate versions
      All DVD releases cut the original End credit version of the Denton "Overture" in half, and then prematurely fade out the single version of "Shock Treatment" when the credits are over. The original version features the complete "Overture" playing over the credits with "Shock Treatment" playing over a black screen as exit music. The edit shortens the film from 94 to 92 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rocky Horror Treatment (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      Written by Richard Hartley & Richard O'Brien

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    fun, if a bit strange

    Shock Treatment (or Shocky as the few fans call it) is considerably more tame than it's predecessor The Rocky Horror Picture Show but no less entertaining. The songs are catchy, the plot is unique (but it does take a few watchings to understand EVERYTHING), and it makes you think about the amount of time you spend watching television. All in all a movie worth watching. Feel free to contact me and I will discuss it in more detail.
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    • Jun 15, 2002
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1981 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Brad and Janet Show
    • Filming locations
      • Lee International Studios, Wembley, London, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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