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Shock 'Em Dead (1991)

1991 · Mark Freed · 93 min · United States of America

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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.

A 1991 title built around Musical, Suspense and Voodoo. Directed by Mark Freed.

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Shock 'Em Dead

Spanish: Hasta la muerte
German: Der Pakt mit dem Teufel
Portuguese: Magia Negra no Rock
Chinese: 搖滾殺手
Korean: 쇼크 '엠 데드

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