Shock
Director: Mario Bava, Lamberto Bava
Actors: Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner, David Colin Jr.
PlotA woman named Dora returns to a house she once shared with her deceased husband, now living there with her new husband Bruno and her son Marco. As they try to settle into their new lives, Dora starts to experience unsettling occurrences around the house. Strange noises, objects moving on their own, and Marco's increasingly odd behavior begin to disrupt their attempts at a peaceful existence. Dora is haunted by vivid nightmares and visions reminiscent of her traumatic past. Despite Bruno’s initial skepticism, he becomes concerned as Dora's mental state deteriorates with every unexplained event. These supernatural happenings seem connected to her late husband, and she suspects a menacing presence is influencing Marco, who exhibits signs of emotional instability.
As Dora delves deeper into these strange occurrences, she uncovers long-buried secrets about her first husband's death and their troubled relationship. The atmosphere in the house grows more oppressive, with tension building between Dora and Bruno due to Marco’s erratic behavior. Fearful and desperate for answers, Dora finds herself caught in a web of psychological terror and supernatural events that blur the line between reality and delusion. The horrors escalate as the spirit of her past refuses to remain buried, forcing Dora to confront her deepest fears and haunting memories in a bid for survival against an eerie force determined to destroy what remains of her family.
Writers: Lamberto Bava, Gianfranco Barberi, Alessandro Parenzo
Release Date: 23 Mar 1979
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy
Language: English, Italian
Home Video Reviews
Arrow Video revitalizes 'Shock' with exceptional picture quality and extras, transforming its initial dismissal into a must-see Italian horror gem.
Read our review of Shock Blu-ray Schock Beyond the Door II to find out more