Movie

Shock

1946 · 70 min

A taut, claustrophobic noir that keeps you on edge as a vulnerable woman is trapped by a doctor's deadly secret.

Tagline: He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !
Overview: In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Guilt, deception, obsession, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: guilt
deception
obsession
betrayal
justice
Places: big city
hospital
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild