Shock 'Em Dead

Shock 'Em Dead

For the girl of his dreams, he'd make a deal with the devil.

R 1991 · 93 min · ★ 4.2 · Music, Horror, Thriller

Martin is a total loser, who nobody cares for. When he fails to get a position as guitar player in Lindsay's band and loses his job on the way, he makes a deal with a Voodoo priestess. She promises him the fulfillment of all his dreams if he swears obedience to her. He becomes a rock star and has many women - but to stay alive, he has to kill other people.

Directed by Mark Freed · Written by Andrew Cross

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