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. Generally, hypovolemic shock and anaphylactic shock respond well to medical treatment if initiated early. The two films, from 20th centuryfox and metrogoldwynmayer, made up. The film ditches the previous film s camp value and opts instead for shock horror. Shock treatment 64 stuart whitman roddy mcdowall pitchfork. Released by intrada in 20 intrada special collection vol. While not an outright sequel, the film does feature several characters from the previous film, most portrayed by different actors, as well as several rocky horror actors in new roles. Martin ashley, a mentally ill gardener, decapitates his boss, the wealthy mrs. The brad and janet show, shock treatment trattamento da sballo one from the vault janet and brad become contestants on a. Discover what genre shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, belongs at turner classic movies skip navigation tcm.
Shock treatment 1964 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. 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. Because the central story is so simple brad and janet fall out, split and. First we have a featurelength audio commentary by shock treatment fan club presidents mad man mike and bill brennan. Read the full synopsis of shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, at turner classic movies skip navigation tcm. Vivid depictions of electroshock were depicted in films such as samuel fullers shock corridor 1963 and shock treatment 1964. Watching with that in mind shock treatment works as a. 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. Shock treatment aims to support the early career development of indigenous writersdirectors, who can demonstrate an interest in working in the screen industry, who have a strong and original. Mar 18, 20 shock treatment fate is the hunter soundtrack from 1964, composed by jerry goldsmith.
Jan 20, 2016 scenes of shock treatment 1964 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. Watch shock treatment online stream full movie directv. It makes a shambles of psychiatry and brings the art of film close to idiocy. Boredom in bedlammarch, 1964 shock treatment is more than a slip, its a freudian pratfall. Youve got your choice of checking out the film by way of the original dolby digital 2. 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.
In this offbeat melodrama, a crazed gardener is relegated to a mental hospital after he goes berserk and. The album was produced by richard hartley who also wrote, arranged, and directed the music in addition to playing keyboards. Oxygen molecules cross from the air sacs of the lungs. Denis sanders, jerry goldsmith, and lionel newman jerry goldsmith. 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. Shocky is often shown on a dinky screen in a hotel ballroom, but on the bright side there will be a full cast of people trying to act it out in front of. Cast and crew credits for shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, at turner classic movies. It is a followup to the 1975 film the rocky horror picture show. A professional actor is hired to feign insanity to get into the home, befriend the maniac, and find out where he hid the cash. Not to be confused with the 1964 neonoir film of the same title. The connotation by the public is an intense emotional reaction to a stressful situation or bad news. View shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, in its original aspect ratio. Listen free to richard obrien shock treatment shock treatment, overture. The word shock is used differently by the medical community and the general public.
If you guessed a crappy plot broken up by crappy musical. This vintage original still shows a very rare photo of from left to right stuart whitman and roddy mcdowall who is holding a pitchfork. Shock treatment doesnt have those traditions to fall back on, and its existing plot is far too thin to stand on its own. Rockymusic shock treatment original soundtrack 1981. Shock treatment fate is the hunter soundtrack 1964. 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. Electroencephalographic study of electric shock therapy. Read the full synopsis of shock treatment, 1964, directed by denis sanders, with stuart whitman, carol lynley, roddy mcdowall, at turner classic movies. Shock patients may have a low, normal, or high arterial blood pressure, and the blood volume may be below normal, normal, or above normal. Synopsis you wont be the same when you come out of shock treatment.
Shock treatment is a 1981 american dark comedy musical film directed by jim sharman, and cowritten by sharman and richard obrien. Septic shock is a serious condition with a mortality rate of 24% to 50% according to some estimates. In 2015, the film was adapted as a stage production in london. A list of american films released in 1964 my fair lady won the academy award for best picture. This is the original soundtrack to the 1981 film shock treatment richard obriens not a prequel, not a sequel, but an equal followup to the rocky horror picture show. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Shock treatment on wikipedia a great general rundown of shock treatment. Shop shock treatment 1964 authentic original 14x36 movie insert and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store.
The sooner the infection is treated and fluids are administered, the greater the chances of success. The two have interesting tidbits and details about the movies obvious connections to rocky horror, trivia about the stars of the film, and more. 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. The judge and betty end up as one at the conclusion. Months later, the 19 feb 1964 issue announced a 15point shock exploitation and merchandising campaign to promote the film. Here, my argument is that it was in experimental film that the purposefulness or mission that benjamin detected.
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. Shock treatment 1964 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten. While not an outright sequel, the film does feature several characters from the previous film, most portrayed by different actors, as well as. Shock treatment rated pg for some fairly mild adult situations and language is of course not to be confused with the 1964 film of the same.
But it is exactly the kind of bad movie i love best. Shock treat your pool at least once a week to kill unwanted bacteria and algae and to give your pool the boost of chlorine it needs to keep your water clean and. Shock treatment is a 1981 musical film from the creators of the rocky horror picture show, with many. In order to effectively treat shock the physician must understand the physiology of shock. And the film s production was also hammered by a screen. Workshop based on 120 acres shock treatment is in isolation. After several weeks of recovery following completion of the course of ect, ms. Shock treatment 1981 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Heres what time magazine had to say about the film cinema. Shop shock treatment 1964 authentic original 14 x 11 movie poster and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. In the decades that followed, the film faded into obscurity. Jul 27, 2010 in the little known sequel to the rocky horror picture show, everything lovable and fun is left behind. Back in 1964, critics didnt really know what to make of denis sanderss shock treatment. Shock treatment 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The last movie 1971 rescue force 1990 season of the witch 1972 black sunday 1977 supermarkt 1974 subwaystories tales from the underground 1997 radio inside 1994 appointment at eleven 1959 memories of murder 1990 uno koichiro no nurete noru 1982 cat girls gamblers naked flesh paid into the pot 1965 domination 1994. If ever you have a hunch that some movie you saw in your youth was good, give your memory the benefit of the doubt, because you may be surprised. Shock treatment was way ahead of its time on many levels, especially predicting the direction that reality tv would go. 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. That one issue aside, however, shock treatment looks nice and its a vast improvement over the old fullframe tapes that were previously the only easy way to see the movie.
Although quality of film is unpolished, supposedly amateurish film is heavilyedited, filled with reverse angles, closeups, inserts, etc. Health precautions are in place, anyone can feel at ease and maintain a respectful distance within our workshop. He works as gardener and chauffeur for a wealthy woman in beverly hills. Find great deals on ebay for shock treatment movie. Shock is a lifethreatening medical emergency caused by interruption of the normal blood flow, which cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells and organs. Former psychiatric patient martin ashley is declared sane and released from an insane asylum. 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. Watch shock treatment starring stuart whitman in this title on directv.
Shock treatment 1964 denis sanders, stuart whitman. Watching with that in mind shock treatment works as a stand alone film. Staff are on hand to assist with phone sales and technical enquiries. Having much in common with the superb melvin and howard, shock treatment is a scathing satire of the manipulating powers of television and eerily preceeds the recent onslaught of soap operastyle reality tv shows. Shock treatment 1964 denis sanders, stuart whitman, carol. Shock treatment 1964 vintage original movie poster u. 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. When asked about this film, lauren bacall commented, you have no idea what roddy and i went through making that movie.
Shock treatment was a regular feature at rocky horror conventions, but now that public dvd rights are questionable, this is a little harder to pull off it may require getting a 35mm print. 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 1964 authentic original 14x36 movie. 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. Shock treatment british board of film classification. Shock treatment 1964 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films. Oxygen in the air enters the body through the lungs. It is a followup to the 1975 film the rocky horror picture show while not an outright sequel, the film does feature several characters from the previous film, most portrayed by different actors, as well as several rocky horror actors in new roles.