A Shock to the System
Jan Egleson · 1990 · Film
1h 31m · Crime, Comedy
This film presents a satirical view of corporate America, following a middle-aged man who takes extreme measures to reclaim his power after being wronged.
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What should I read after A Shock to the System?
If the justice in A Shock to the System stayed with you, The King of Torts by John Grisham walks the same thread. This novel explores the moral complexities of the legal profession as it follows a public defender who unwittingly uncovers a massive conspiracy involving a pharmaceutical giant. If the justice in A Shock to the System stayed with you, Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter, #1) by Jeff Lindsay walks the same thread. This work explores the mind of a unique protagonist who channels his dark impulses into a twisted sense of justice.
What show should I watch after A Shock to the System?
If the justice in A Shock to the System stayed with you, Pepsi, Where's My Jet? walks the same thread. This documentary unfolds a fascinating true story that captures the conflict between a young man's ambition and the corporate machinery of a major company. If the justice in A Shock to the System stayed with you, Goliath by David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro walks the same thread. This work focuses on a disillusioned attorney who, despite his struggles and past failures, is drawn back into the legal fray when faced with a formidable corporate adversary.
What anime pairs with A Shock to the System?
If the morality in A Shock to the System stayed with you, Super Crooks by bones walks the same thread. This anime combines thrilling heist dynamics with themes of friendship and moral ambiguity, engaging viewers with its high-stakes storyline involving super villains and their respective super crooks. If the justice in A Shock to the System stayed with you, PSYCHO-PASS: Sinners of the System 3 - On the Other Side of Love and Hate by Production I.G, MAGNET walks the same thread. This film explores the deeply personal and philosophical conflicts faced by its characters in a world rife with violence and moral ambiguity.
What music pairs with A Shock to the System?
If the morality in A Shock to the System stayed with you, Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic by Ghost walks the same thread. This record showcases a unique blend of rock and theatrical elements that resonate deeply with fans of dark and theatrical music. If the justice in A Shock to the System stayed with you, Death Note Original Soundtrack I by Hideki Taniuchi & Yoshihisa Hirano walks the same thread. This work is significant for its compelling and atmospheric compositions that capture the psychological depth and moral complexities depicted in the associated narrative.
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