Shock (1946)

In the darkened labyrinth of San Francisco's bustling streets, the naive Mrs. Janet Stewart, eager to reunite with her husband Lieutenant Paul Stewart, checks into a quiet hotel. The night, however, refuses to wrap her in its comforting silence, and a nightmare propels her onto the balcony. From this unsuspecting perch, she becomes a reluctant witness to a chilling marital dispute between the esteemed psychiatrist Dr. Richard Cross and his wife. A candlestick, an instrument of light, becomes a tool of darkness as Dr. Cross strikes his wife dead. The horror leaves Janet frozen in a catatonic state, a chilling shock rendering her voiceless. Upon his arrival, a bewildered Paul seeks the aid of Dr. Stevens to diagnose his wife's inexplicable condition. Dr. Stevens points towards a psychological breakdown, recommending the ironically apt expertise of Dr. Cross. The twisted web of fate draws Cross to Janet's room, where he is confronted with the realization that she may have witnessed his dreadful secret. In the hushed corridors of his clinic, with his lover and accomplice Nurse Elaine Jordan, Dr. Cross plots to erase Janet's memory of the murder, attempting to discredit her sanity. However, the ominous shadow of the District Attorney O'Neill looms, as he grows suspicious of the circumstances surrounding Mrs. Cross's death. A chilling proposition emerges from Elaine's lips: to silence Janet, forever. Caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse, will Dr. Cross succumb to his darkest instincts? Can he douse the flame of truth burning in Janet's memory with a lethal dose of insulin? The plot of 'Shock (1946)' spirals into a riveting vortex of suspense, deceit, and psychological intrigue, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats until the final frame.

Shock is a drama movie featuring Vincent Price and directed by Alfred L. Werker.

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It is also possible to buy Shock on Amazon Video.