description Shock Corridor Overview
Shock Corridor is a 1963 American drama film directed by Samuel Fuller. It follows journalist John Ride’s immersion into a psychiatric hospital to uncover a murder and explore themes of mental illness and institutional control. The film offers a stark portrayal of the realities within such facilities, primarily for viewers interested in psychological thrillers and examinations of the human mind during that era.
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info Shock Corridor Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1963 |
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Why does the journalist enter the hospital in Shock Corridor?
Johnny Barrett has himself committed to a psychiatric hospital to investigate the murder of an inmate named Sloan. His goal is to solve the case and win a Pulitzer Prize.
Who directed Shock Corridor?
Shock Corridor was written, produced, and directed by Samuel Fuller. The 1963 film stars Peter Breck, Constance Towers, and Gene Evans.
Is Shock Corridor a normal murder mystery?
No. The murder investigation is the frame, but the film becomes a psychological and social nightmare inside the institution. Fuller uses the witnesses to touch on war trauma, racism, and Cold War anxiety.
Is Shock Corridor in the National Film Registry?
Yes. The Library of Congress selected Shock Corridor for the National Film Registry in 1996, recognizing its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.
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