Under the Shadow
2016, drama, horror, war
84 minutes
After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is...
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10
2016-10-19
Terrificaly scary horror from Iran blends the terrors of Iran-Iraq War with evil spirits from Islamic mythology, enveloped by thorny political and social issues. Read more
9.1
2016-10-25
Not only a magnificent horror film; it is a magnificent film. Read more
9.0
8.0
2020-03-21
Though the strength of the cultural context sometimes undercuts the spookiness of the ghost story being told, Under the Shadow builds a strong case for itself as a horror film. Read more
6.0
2017-01-18
A superior, atmospheric horror movie that is worth a look even for those who normally eschew horror... Read more
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6.0
2017-01-12
Heeft zijn momenten, maar haalt niet het volledige angstpotentieel uit het oosterse spookverhaal of de gruwelen van de oorlog... Read more
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