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Shock 'Em Dead

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
1.4K
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Traci Lords in Shock 'Em Dead (1991)
Martin is a total loser who makes a deal with the devil to become the greatest rock star in the world.
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Martin is a total loser who makes a deal with the devil to become the greatest rock star in the world.Martin is a total loser who makes a deal with the devil to become the greatest rock star in the world.Martin is a total loser who makes a deal with the devil to become the greatest rock star in the world.

  • Director
    • Mark Freed
  • Writers
    • Andrew Cross
    • Mark Freed
    • Dave Tedder
  • Stars
    • Traci Lords
    • Troy Donahue
    • Aldo Ray
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Freed
    • Writers
      • Andrew Cross
      • Mark Freed
      • Dave Tedder
    • Stars
      • Traci Lords
      • Troy Donahue
      • Aldo Ray
    • 31User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Traci Lords
    Traci Lords
    • Lindsay Roberts
    Troy Donahue
    Troy Donahue
    • Record Exec
    Aldo Ray
    Aldo Ray
    • The Pizza Shop Owner Tony
    Stephen Quadros
    Stephen Quadros
    • Angel Martin
    Tim Moffett
    • Greg
    Markus Grupa
    • Jonny
    Karen Russell
    Karen Russell
    • Michelle
    Gina Parks
    • Marilyn
    Laurel Wiley
    Laurel Wiley
    • Monique
    Tyger Sodipe
    • Voodoo Woman
    Christopher Maleki
    Christopher Maleki
    • Dustin
    David Homb
    David Homb
    • Izzy
    Madison Monk
    • Jimmi Wolf
    Yankee Sulivan
    • Trailer Manager
    Barne Subaski
    • Record Executive #2
    Miyako Kirksey
    • Pizza Girl #1
    Kathleen Kane
    • Pizza Girl #2
    Phillip Irwin Cooper
    Phillip Irwin Cooper
    • Pizza Boy
    • (as Phillip Cooper)
    • Director
      • Mark Freed
    • Writers
      • Andrew Cross
      • Mark Freed
      • Dave Tedder
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    • Trivia
      The script was written in three weeks and shot over three more weeks (six days a week) over very long hours ranging from 14 hours one day to 20 in another. During the last week of filming from Monday to Saturday, the cast and crew worked for a total of 101 hours.
    • Quotes

      Tony: Here at Pizza Playhouse we do things one way: the right way.

    • Connections
      Featured in Best of the Worst: Shock Em Dead, Hollow Gate, and The Satan Killer (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Purple Haze
      Written by Jimi Hendrix
      Sung by Markus Grupa

    User reviews31

    Featured review

    the BEST!!!

    This flick RULES!! A modern day exploitation classic that is highly recommended to fans of 80's metal and horror!

    Everything a B-Film should be! Crazy, violent and filled with many beautiful actress's! Oh and yes, lead actor Stephen Quadros is excellent as the ultimate 80's Metal God! A great job turned in by him!

    I won't bother talking plot details as they've been discussed (to a point) in the other reviews. My advice is to seek this film out, kick back, relax and ENJOY a truly classic little flick!

    Great actors!! Great Music!! I hope director Mark Freed gets this film out on DVD soon with tons of extras! This film needs to get a second life on DVD SOON!!!!

    Hey Mark, if ya read this.... How bout re-uniting the cast and doing a sequel! Angel Martin needs to return!!!!!
    • the_blue_dot
    • Apr 2, 2004
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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rock 'Em Dead
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA(Starlight Amphitheater)
    • Production company
      • Noma Productions
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    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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