Schock (aka Shock)

1882-poster
release date August 12 1977
studio Anchor Bay
director Mario Bava
writer Francesco Barbieri
starring Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner, David Colin Jr., Ivan Rassimov
rating
R
tagline A new look at the face of evil.

Synopsis

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

Official Review

When someone mentions Italian horror, you’re probably going to think of a giallo or a zombie film, and one with a lot of gore. But that’s not accurate, as many and some of the best Italian horror films are in fact psychological thrillers such as Schock. However, the film IS very “Italian”, in that it contains nonsensical dialogue and scenes that exist entirely within the world of “dream logic”. And it does have SOME gore, during the climax, so there’s something. …Read More

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Official Score: 3.5 / 5