This movie is one of those thats great to watch in the dark with popcorn, on a rainy night, or come to think of it, pretty much anytime. Stuart whitman full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Shock treatment 1964 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films. One and one usually make two, but in the case of shock treatment and 7 faces of dr. Shock treatment is a 1964 film directed by denis sanders that takes place in a mental institution, starring stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall and lauren bacall. Shock treatment movie posters from movie poster shop. Most dismissed it as a strange, unsuccessful melodrama, and costar lauren bacall who only signed on to work with her pal roddy mcdowall reportedly felt embarrassed to have it on her resume. Overview of shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, at turner classic movies. Shock treatment doesnt have those traditions to fall back on, and its existing plot is far too thin to stand on its own. Shock treatment is a 1981 musical film from the creators of the rocky horror picture show, with many key cast members but although brad and janet are once again major characters albeit played by different actors, it isnt a direct sequel and few characters aside from them return. Shop shock treatment 1964 authentic original 14x36 movie insert and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters.
Former psychiatric patient martin ashley is declared sane and released from an insane asylum. Shock treatment movie filming locations the 80s movies. Because the central story is so simple brad and janet fall out, split and. Vivid depictions of electroshock were depicted in films such as samuel fullers. Shock treatments form is fairly definite, but it largely exists as the end result of several compromises that obrien, cowriter and director sharman, and producer michael white had to make, either with various actors not wanting to return, or only wanting to return with conditions. Lee international film studios, wembley, london, england, uk. In the decades that followed, the film faded into obscurity.
Adapted from the novel of the same name by winfred van atta, published 3 years before this film was released, stuart whitman gives a good performance in a double role as dale nelson and arthur. He works as gardener and chauffeur for a wealthy woman in beverly hills. Released by intrada in 20 intrada special collection vol. The two films, from 20th centuryfox and metrogoldwynmayer, made up. Shock treatment fate is the hunter soundtrack from 1964, composed by jerry goldsmith. In 2015, the film was adapted as a stage production in london. Months later, the 19 feb 1964 issue announced a 15point shock exploitation and merchandising campaign to promote the film. Shock treatment 1964 authentic original 14x36 movie. View shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, in its original aspect ratio. Since its release, the film has grown a more minor cult following than its predecessor. And the films production was also hammered by a screen. When most people think of electroconvulsive therapy ect, or shock therapy, they imagine a strappeddown patient writhing in pain. Shock treatment 1981 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Additionaly, its a black and white murder mystery movie from 1964 not related to rhps.
Fantastic movie musings and ramblings dave sindelar in meinem herzen haben viele filme platz frank stegemann german the last drive in. Shock treatment 1964 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten. Buy shock treatment movie posters from movie poster shop. Thanks to aaron, cosmo and tarsha the studios are now owned by a tv company called fountain television, and were more recently used to shoot the episodes of friends when the characters visited london. In this offbeat melodrama, a crazed gardener is relegated to a mental hospital after he goes berserk and. Shock treatment 1964 denis sanders, stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall december 8, 2019 an insane gardener roddy mcdowell murders his millionairess employer and is committed to a psychiatric hospital. A movie that feels like the unbridled expression of whatever the filmmakers thought would be appealingly strange on a moment to moment basis. A brief movie history of psychiatric torture psychology. If you like shock treatment you are looking for tense, twists and turns and offbeat movies about with murder, shock treatment, crimes, mental institution, investigation, psychopath and confined themes of drama, mystery and thriller genre shot in usa. Known professionally as electroshock therapy, it is when electric currents are sent through the brain of extremely psychotic people. Shock treatment 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oct 14, 2019 shock treatment s form is fairly definite, but it largely exists as the end result of several compromises that obrien, cowriter and director sharman, and producer michael white had to make, either with various actors not wanting to return, or only wanting to return with conditions.
Known professionally as electro shock therapy, it is when electric currents are sent through the brain of extremely psychotic people. Harley manning judson laire hires actor dale nelson stuart whitman to feign. Theres not much reality in reality tv, and this movie sort of knew that before it happened. Read the full synopsis of shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, at turner classic movies. Theres not much reality in reality tv, and this movie sort of.
Spinks roddy mcdowall talks about elizabeth taylor, robert. Shock treatment is a 1981 american dark comedy musical film directed by jim sharman, and cowritten by sharman and richard obrien. As one of many films dealing with insane killers in psychos wake lauren bacall disliked the film intensely calling it the worst of her career despite its cult following in later years. Shock treatment fate is the hunter soundtrack 1964. With stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, lauren bacall. Stuart whitman list of movies and tv shows tv guide. In this sortof sequel to the rocky horror picture show, dave kehr janet and brad become contestants on a game show. Shock treatment 1964 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. Sep, 2019 shock treatment 1964 in this offbeat melodrama, a crazed gardener is relegated to a mental hospital after he goes berserk and beheads his wealthy boss. Shock treatment 1964 denis sanders, stuart whitman, carol. Back in 1964, critics didnt really know what to make of denis sanderss shock treatment. But for fans, its a long awaited and fantastic presentation and i cant recommend this dvd enough. Synopsis you wont be the same when you come out of shock treatment.
Shock treatment 1964 denis sanders, stuart whitman. Watch shock treatment online stream full movie directv. Shock treatment 1964 in this offbeat melodrama, a crazed gardener is relegated to a mental hospital after he goes berserk and beheads his wealthy boss. You wont be the same when you come out of shock treatment. Shock treatment is a 1964 american neo noir drama film directed by denis sanders that takes place in a mental institution, starring stuart whitman, carol. Given a limited release on the midnight movie circuit beginning on october 30, 1981, shock treatment was a critical and commercial failure, not earning the same level of cult film status its predecessor received.
Edwina beighley, lauren bacall punishes a man posing as a patient for the crime of trying to expose her plot to steal a million dollars. But it is exactly the kind of bad movie i love best. The scuttlebutt in the courtroom is that the killer has stolen over a million dollars from his former employer and has hidden it on the estate. Probably thanks to the movie one flew over the cuckoos nest. Shock treatment is a 1964 american neo noir drama film directed by denis sanders that takes place in a mental institution, starring stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, and lauren bacall. Given in a limited release on the midnight movie circuit beginning on october 30, 1981, shock treatment was a critical and commercial failure, not earning the same level of cult film status its predecessor received.