---
title: "Shock Waves"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-waves-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26680
imdb_id: "tt0076704"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 138
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Shock Waves (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-waves-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shock Waves is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction, War. Produced and broadcast by Zopix Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Tourists stumble onto a Nazi zombie breeding program on a deserted island."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1970s horror
- Peter Cushing leads as the Nazi commander
- Combines war, sci‑fi, and zombie elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG rating limits graphic horror
- Tone & Suitability: The PG rating keeps gore minimal, making it appropriate for mature teenagers and adult fans of classic horror.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, retro, genre-blend

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ken Wiederhorn
- **Networks / Studios**: Zopix Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Cushing** as *SS Commander*
- **John Carradine** as *Captain*
- **Brooke Adams** as *Rose*
- **Fred Buch** as *Chuck*
- **Jack Davidson** as *Norman*
- **Luke Halpin** as *Keith*
- **D.J. Sidney** as *Beverly*
- **Don Stott** as *Dobbs*
- **Clarence Thomas** as *Fisherman*
- **Talmadge Scott** as *Zombie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A group of tourists on a remote island encounter a reclusive Nazi commandant who is breeding zombie soldiers.

### Q: Who are the main actors?
The film stars Peter Cushing as the former SS commander, Brooke Adams as a tourist, and John Carradine as the boat captain.

### Q: When was Shock Waves released?
It was released in the United States on July 15, 1977.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It blends horror, science fiction, and war elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shock Waves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26680)
- [Shock Waves (1977) | Galerie - Z filmu | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/23800-shock-waves/galerie/)
- [Shock Waves (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_Waves_(film))
- [Shock Waves (1977) - Hodnocení - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/157219-shock-waves/hodnoceni)
- [Shock Waves 53% (1977) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/204830-shock-waves)

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