
Shock(2004)
Tamil120 mins
Shock (2004) is a 120-minute Tamil film directed by Thyagarajan. Starring Prashanth, Meena and Abbas. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Shock stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.
Director:Thyagarajan
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 July 2004
- Director
- Thyagarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A married couple moves into a new apartment, only to learn the previous tenant died there. The wife becomes haunted by nightly terrors after the discovery. Her husband must uncover the dark truth behind the suicide to save her.
“A new home holds a deadly secret.”
Film Details
4.8Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date23 July 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsShocku
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Thyagarajan is the father of actor Prashanth, making this a rare father-son collaboration in a horror genre film.
- The movie was shot primarily in a real high-rise apartment complex in Chennai to create an authentic urban atmosphere.
- Actress Jyothika, who plays Sumi, was reportedly hesitant about horror films but took the role for its strong dramatic elements.
- The film's title 'Shock' was considered a straightforward and marketable name during a wave of Tamil horror thrillers in the early 2000s.
- A key plot point involves the number 12, as the haunted flat is on the 12th floor, which is often avoided in superstition.
- The background score by Srikanth Deva used unconventional sound design to create tension, rather than relying on typical musical themes.
- Despite its thriller premise, the film includes social commentary on urban housing pressures and superstitions in modern India.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Shock
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