Electric Schock
Electric Schock

Electric Schock

1979Movie105 minHungarian

This double-threaded story depicts the lives of a sister and a brother in a critical phase of their lives. Virág participates in a tour of the collage choir to Finland. Upon her return home she refuses the assistance offered by Vince, leaves the collage and aborts her child by a young Finn.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Director: Alan J. PakulaGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A Los Angeles police detective investigates a series of brutal murders targeting young women. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled with the victims' troubled lives and the disturbing secrets they held. The investigation becomes increasingly personal and dangerous, blurring the lines between hunter and prey.

Critical Reception

Electric Shock received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some critics acknowledged the suspenseful atmosphere and Bisset's performance, many found the plot convoluted and the violence gratuitous. The film failed to make a significant impact at the box office and is often considered a lesser-known work by director Alan J. Pakula.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and a committed performance from Jacqueline Bisset.
  • Criticized for a convoluted and often predictable plot.
  • The film's violent content was seen by many as excessive and exploitative.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Electric Shock' is largely unavailable or uncataloged on Google's platform. However, based on its critical performance and general obscurity, it is unlikely to have garnered significant widespread audience acclaim.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Killer Inside Me' before being changed to 'Electric Shock'.

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